Detroit to Charleston (DTW–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 23h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5350+3
DL Delta
CR7
10:12 AM
EDT TM
12:24 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6998cs
WS WestJet
CR7
10:12 AM
EDT TM
12:24 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3391+2
KE Korean
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:49 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL854
DL Delta
717
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:53 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2910+1
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:49 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3067cs
AF Air France
CR7
3:53 PM
EDT TM
6:02 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5509+1
DL Delta
CR7
3:56 PM
EDT TM
6:05 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5492
DL Delta
CR9
7:54 PM
EDT TM
10:02 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3837
AM Aeromexi
CR9
7:54 PM
EDT TM
10:02 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2871
AF Air France
CR9
7:54 PM
EDT TM
10:02 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
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WS6717
WS WestJet
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT
9:12 AM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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DL5401
DL Delta
CR9
7:05 AM
EDT
9:12 AM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2871cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
11:19 AM
EDT TM
1:30 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2439
AF Air France
CR9
12:59 PM
EDT
3:08 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AF2106cs
AF Air France
CR9
1:00 PM
EDT
3:10 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WS6858
WS WestJet
CR7
1:05 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5350+3
DL Delta
CR7
1:05 PM
EDT TM
3:15 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6846+1
WS WestJet
CR9
6:30 PM
EDT TM
8:49 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6800
WS WestJet
717
6:38 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL854
DL Delta
717
6:38 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5509+1
DL Delta
CR7
6:46 PM
EDT TM
8:58 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2293
AF Air France
CR7
6:46 PM
EDT
8:58 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Charleston
2 carriers, 66 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 66 Flights/wk 669 mi 1h 59m nonstop 88 1-stop hubs

DTW–CHS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS 27 717, CR7, CR9 2h03-2h12 100% SkyTeam AF, KE, VS, WS
AM Aeromexico 5 CR9 2h08 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
717 Boeing 717 – DL
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AF, DL, WS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL, KE, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (32 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, DTW to CHS direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
66
Outbound / wk
77
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
88
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,609
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.

Other ways to reach Charleston from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric DTW→CHS CLE→CHS AZO→CHS
Distance from DTW 95 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 66
Flight time 1h 59m 1h 41m 0h 31m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Charleston International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
669 mi / 1,076 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m to 2h 12m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance669 mi / 1,076 km
Flight time1h 59m to 2h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights66 out / 77 return
1-stop connections88 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 1h 59m to 2h 12m. The route covers 669 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 66 nonstop flights per week from DTW to CHS. The return direction has about 77 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AZO, FTY, AGS, GSP, MYR, TYS, RDU, SDF, CLE, GSO, SAV, RIC, BHM, BUF, JAX, MKE, MLB, TEB, PIE, APF, SRQ, FRG, MEM, SUS, MHT, OMA, YUL, AFW, BTV, DAL, TUL, NAS, PLS, MTY, PUJ, SCF, SJU, SLC, VNY, LAS, CAK, SAN, LIR, SNA, SFO, PBI, IND, CUN, FLL, ORF, ATL, IAD, ANC, JFK, SYR, ORD, CLT, BWI, EWR, DFW, PHL, DCA, PVD, MIA, LGA, ROC, TPA, CVG, MDW, BNA, PIT, BDL, YYZ, MCO, BOS, CMH, MSP, ALB, STL, IAH, HVN, AUS, MSY, DEN, HPN, RSW, SEA and PWM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHS to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE and AZO. 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 DTW to CHS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to CHS ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 143 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AZO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Kalamazoo (AZO).