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

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DL3734
DL Delta
CR9
8:25 AM
EDT TM
10:37 AM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5350
DL Delta
CR7
10:12 AM
EDT TM
12:24 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3730
DL Delta
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:49 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3509
DL Delta
CR9
3:50 PM
EDT TM
5:59 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5509
DL Delta
CR9
3:56 PM
EDT TM
6:05 PM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3067
AF Air France
CR9
7:55 PM
EDT TM
10:01 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2106
AF Air France
CR9
11:17 AM
EDT
1:28 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3734
DL Delta
CR9
11:17 AM
EDT TM
1:28 PM
EDT
2h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5350
DL Delta
CR7
1:05 PM
EDT
3:15 PM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3730
DL Delta
CR9
6:30 PM
EDT TM
8:49 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3509
DL Delta
CR9
6:39 PM
EDT
8:51 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5509
DL Delta
CR9
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, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 669 mi 1h 59m nonstop 56 1-stop hubs

DTW–CHS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 56 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 28 CR7, CR9 1h59-2h12 64% SkyTeam
AF Air France 6 CR9 2h06 64% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (34 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,496
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
DTW → CHS
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
30%
Return
CHS → DTW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → CHS delays →

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 flights34 out / 35 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from DTW to CHS. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, RDU, IND, GSP, SAV, CVG, JAX, YYZ, BHM, MEM, SRQ, BTV, TUL, YUL, PLS, ROC, PUJ, SJU, PBI, LIR, SAN, CUN, PVD, BNA, BWI, ATL, SYR, IAD, ANC, RSW, PWM, HPN, CLT, TPA, MIA, EWR, PHL, MSP, FLL, ORD, LGA, DCA, CMH, STL, BDL, BOS, JFK, PIT, MDW, DFW, MCO, MSY, AUS, IAH, DEN and SEA. 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.
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 Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 34 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 34 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 69 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.