Charleston to Tampa (CHS–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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371 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 59m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX101
MX Mexicana
BCS3
4:04 PM
EDT
5:31 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX100
MX Mexicana
BCS3
8:05 AM
EDT
9:37 AM
EDT
1h 32m
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
ATL Atlanta 3h 33m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 51m AABAXSR AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 3h 55m ADB6MX B6MXNK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa flights
MIA Miami 4h 4m AABAEJA AABAG3 Miami (MIA) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 4h 30m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 58m LNXWN F9WN Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa flights
DCA Washington 5h 1m AA AAASWN Washington (DCA) to Tampa flights
IAD Dulles 5h 6m ACCMEJA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Tampa flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 23m AAASEI AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa flights
DTW Detroit 5h 38m AFDLVS AFDLF9 Detroit (DTW) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charleston to Tampa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 371 mi 1h 27m nonstop

CHS–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHS–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 7 BCS3 1h27 100%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 TPA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,229
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 → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
TPA → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric CHS→TPA HHH→TPA MYR→TPA
Distance from CHS 60 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 7 1 6
Flight time 1h 27m 1h 16m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
371 mi / 597 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

CHS–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance371 mi / 597 km
Flight time1h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 1h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 371 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CHS to TPA: Mexicana.
This route has 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, Charlotte Douglas and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Yes, return flights from TPA 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 TPA

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHS to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to TPA is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 371 miles (597 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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