Charleston to Raleigh/Durham (CHS–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CHS Airport Page →
218 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 58 1-stop flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: YanAir.
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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
CLT Charlotte 3h 8m AABA AABAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 33m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington 3h 56m AA AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAD Dulles 3h 56m ACCMEJA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 5m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville 4h 9m WN AADLEJA Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 15m AAASEI AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CMH Columbus 4h 36m LXJMX EJAMX Columbus (CMH) to Raleigh/Durham flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 40m ACEJA ACASPTP Toronto (YYZ) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 40m AFDLVS AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charleston to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 218 mi 0h 37m nonstop

CHS–RDU had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Mexicana, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 218 miles in 0h 37m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CHS–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 45% SkyTeam
MX Mexicana 0 45%
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: MX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,307
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 → RDU
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Arriving
56%
Return
RDU → CHS
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric CHS→RDU HHH→RDU MYR→RDU
Distance from CHS 60 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 37m 1h 12m 0h 32m
Departure OTP 45%
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Charleston.
CHS: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
218 mi / 351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 37m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

CHS–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time0h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 0h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 218 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from CHS to RDU: Delta Air Lines and Mexicana. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 37m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from RDU 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 RDU

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Mexicana, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CHS to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to RDU is about 0 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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