Charlotte to Charleston (CLT–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 0h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 149 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 107 | 319, 320, 321, 738, CR9, ER4 | 1h05-1h25 | Oneworld | BA | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 138 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 30m | 0h 35m | 0h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
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 138 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to CHS ranges from 0 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (271 km). There are approximately 138 weekly flights outbound and 167 return, totaling 305 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
149 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Greensboro (GSO).