Detroit to Charleston (DTW–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.
DTW–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 30 | 717, CR9 | 2h07-2h20 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charleston from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→CHS | CLE→CHS | AZO→CHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 67 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 1h 41m | 2h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · CHS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to CHS
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to CHS is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 156 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Kalamazoo (AZO).