Gulf Shores to Charleston (GUF–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GUF Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between GUF and CHS. Nearest airports to GUF with scheduled service: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY, 156 mi) · Pensacola International Airport (PNS, 32 mi) · Mobile Regional Airport (MOB, 44 mi)
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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 3 hubs
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 22m G4 → G4MX Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Charleston flights
SDF Louisville 4h 33m G4 → MX Louisville (SDF) to Charleston flights
BNA Nashville 13h 57m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Gulf Shores to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Also explore GUF Routes CHS Routes GUF Live Flights CHS Live Flights CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Gulf Shores flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GUF to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
CVG ~4h 22m SDF ~4h 33m BNA ~13h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
270
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
GUF → CHS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
CHS → GUF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
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 Gulf Shores

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric GUF→CHS PNS→CHS ECP→CHS
Distance from GUF – 32 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Pensacola (PNS) to Charleston flights · Panama City Beach (ECP) to Charleston flights · New Orleans (MSY) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of GUF 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 Gulf Shores.
GUF: CDT · CHS: EDT

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

GUF–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gulf Shores to Charleston route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GUF
Full nameJack Edwards National Airport
IATA / ICAOGUF / KJKA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 GUF to CHS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, Louisville Muhammad Ali and Nashville.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Gulf Shores.
Yes, return flights from CHS to GUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PNS, ECP and MSY. 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 Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, Louisville Muhammad Ali and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS), Panama City Beach (ECP) and New Orleans (MSY).