Charleston to Charlotte (CHS–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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168 mi airlines charter/private 87/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 35 flights Verified 9m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA3298
AA American
320
5:00 AM
EDT
6:01 AM
EDT
1h 1m
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BA4697+1
BA British
738
6:35 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 13m
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AA3235+1
AA American
738
6:51 AM
EDT
7:59 AM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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BA1780cs
BA British
B38M
6:51 AM
EDT
7:59 AM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA5817
AA American
ER4
8:48 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA5126
AA American
CR9
8:55 AM
EDT
10:15 AM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AA1666
AA American
320
10:52 AM
EDT
12:11 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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BA1822+2
BA British
CR9
10:55 AM
EDT
12:18 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA5278
AA American
CR9
11:00 AM
EDT
12:18 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA1658
AA American
319
12:58 PM
EDT
2:10 PM
EDT
1h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AA5390
AA American
CR9
1:01 PM
EDT
2:19 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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BA1753cs
BA British
CR9
3:12 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AA5118+1
AA American
CR9
3:12 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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BA1788
BA British
CR9
6:17 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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BA1733cs
BA British
CR9
6:18 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5672+2
AA American
CR9
6:18 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA5086
AA American
CR9
7:50 PM
EDT
9:10 PM
EDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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BA1942
BA British
ER4
7:10 AM
EDT
8:23 AM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA5817
AA American
ER4
7:10 AM
EDT
8:23 AM
EDT
1h 13m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA5017
AA American
CR9
7:10 AM
EDT
8:23 AM
EDT
1h 13m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA5278
AA American
CR9
8:59 AM
EDT
10:20 AM
EDT
1h 21m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA1666
AA American
320
8:59 AM
EDT
10:07 AM
EDT
1h 8m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA5390
AA American
CR9
8:59 AM
EDT
10:16 AM
EDT
1h 17m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA1658
AA American
319
11:02 AM
EDT
12:08 PM
EDT
1h 6m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA5385
AA American
CR9
11:05 AM
EDT
12:24 PM
EDT
1h 19m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA5409
AA American
CR9
11:10 AM
EDT
12:25 PM
EDT
1h 15m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA5118+1
AA American
CR9
1:25 PM
EDT
2:41 PM
EDT
1h 16m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1678cs
BA British
CR9
4:27 PM
EDT
5:48 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA5086
AA American
CR9
6:00 PM
EDT
7:17 PM
EDT
1h 17m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA1797
BA British
CR9
6:00 PM
EDT
7:17 PM
EDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
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BA1670cs
BA British
320
6:37 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
EDT
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA1671+1
AA American
320
6:37 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
EDT
1h 13m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5672+2
AA American
CR9
7:04 PM
EDT
8:13 PM
EDT
1h 9m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1659
AA American
738
9:05 PM
EDT
10:11 PM
EDT
1h 6m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA1141
AA American
738
10:39 PM
EDT
11:47 PM
EDT
1h 8m
38%
M T W T F S S
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 20m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 3h 52m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
IAD Dulles 4h 1m ACCMEJA AAACAT Dulles (IAD) to Charlotte flights
RIC Richmond 4h 3m MX AAEJA Richmond (RIC) to Charlotte flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 10m LNXWN AABAF9 Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 13m MX AA Pittsburgh (PIT) to Charlotte flights
CMH Columbus 4h 16m LXJMX AABA Columbus (CMH) to Charlotte flights
DCA Washington 4h 21m AA AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Charlotte flights
CAK Akron 4h 26m MX AA Akron (CAK) to Charlotte flights
MCO Orlando 4h 40m MX AAF9G3 Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charleston to Charlotte
2 carriers, 87 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 168 mi 1h 18m nonstop

CHS–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 168 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHS–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: BA 58 319, 320, 738, CR9, ER4 1h01-1h27 89% Oneworld BA
DL Delta Air Lines 1 89% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – BA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, BA
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (58 flights/wk, 98%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHS to CLT direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
87
Outbound / wk
77
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,150
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CHS → CLT
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
90%
Return
CLT → CHS
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric CHS→CLT HHH→CLT MYR→CLT
Distance from CHS 60 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 5
Weekly flights 87 24 49
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 7m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charlotte is 0 hours the same as Charleston.
CHS: EDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
168 mi / 271 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

CHS–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 271 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights87 out / 77 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 168 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CHS to CLT: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from CLT to CHS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HHH, MYR and SAV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHS to CLT

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHS to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to CLT is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (271 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 164 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hilton Head Island (HHH), Myrtle Beach (MYR) and Savannah (SAV).