Charleston to Richmond (CHS–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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353 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 4m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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MX236
MX Mexicana
BCS3
6:30 AM
EDT
7:51 AM
EDT
1h 21m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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MX237
MX Mexicana
223
9:24 PM
EDT
10:49 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 23m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 3h 34m ACCMEJA → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 42m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 45m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 4h 33m AADLWS → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 38m AAASEI → AABAEJA Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 4h 45m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
JFK New York 4h 51m AFATB6 → CIDLKE New York (JFK) to Richmond flights
EWR Newark 4h 56m ACUA → ACG7UA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 5h 5m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charleston to Richmond
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 353 mi 1h 21m nonstop

CHS–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 353 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore CHS Routes RIC Routes CHS Live Flights RIC Live Flights CHS Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Charleston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHS–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 1h21 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHS to RIC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
CLT ~3h 23m IAD ~3h 34m ATL ~3h 42m BWI ~3h 45m DCA ~3h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,216
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CHS → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
RIC → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric CHS→RIC SAV→RIC CAE→RIC
Distance from CHS – 86 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 2 – 1
Flight time 1h 21m 0h 58m 0h 58m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Savannah (SAV) to Richmond flights · Columbia (CAE) to Richmond flights · Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
353 mi / 569 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

CHS–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance353 mi / 569 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 1h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 353 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CHS to RIC: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly 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 Charlotte Douglas, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from RIC to CHS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAV, CAE and CLT. 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 RIC

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHS to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to RIC is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 353 miles (569 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Savannah (SAV), Columbia (CAE) and Charlotte (CLT).