Columbia to Charleston (COU–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 51m AANZQR → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AAQFQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 22m AA → AABAYE Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
DEN Denver 9h 21m UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Charleston flights
MCI Kansas City ~4h 19m AA → LXJWN Kansas City (MCI) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbia to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between COU and CHS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore COU Routes CHS Routes COU Live Flights CHS Live Flights CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Columbia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COU to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MCI ~4h 19m ORD ~4h 51m DFW ~5h 22m CLT ~6h 22m DEN ~9h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
217
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
COU → CHS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
CHS → COU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric COU→CHS STL→CHS BLV→CHS
Distance from COU – 100 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights – 7 –
St Louis (STL) to Charleston flights · Belleville (BLV) to Charleston flights · Kansas City (MCI) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of COU with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Columbia.
COU: CDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Facts

COU–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Charleston route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COU
Full nameColumbia Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOCOU / KCOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation889 ft / 271 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about COU to CHS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Columbia.
Yes, return flights from CHS to COU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STL, BLV and MCI. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Louis (STL), Belleville (BLV) and Kansas City (MCI).