Charlotte to Charleston (CLT–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLT–CHS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 168 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 98 | 319, 320, 738, CR9 | 1h05-1h31 | Oneworld | BA | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charleston from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→CHS | USA→CHS | GSP→CHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 18 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 112 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 13m | 0h 47m | 0h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · CHS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
CLT–CHS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to CHS
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 112 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to CHS is about 1 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (271 km). There are approximately 112 weekly flights outbound and 146 return, totaling 258 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Norfolk and Louisville Muhammad Ali. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Greensboro (GSO).