Houston to Charleston (HOU–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1587
WN Southwest
7S7
12:50 PM
CDT
4:10 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3505
WN Southwest
73H
4:55 PM
CDT
8:10 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3333
WN Southwest
73H
8:55 PM
CDT
12:10 AM+1
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2532
WN Southwest
7M8
5:15 AM
EDT
7:05 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1364
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Charleston
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 927 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

HOU–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 927 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 11 73H, 7S7 2h15-2h20 77%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (11 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, HOU to CHS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,511
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
HOU → CHS
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
100%
Return
CHS → HOU
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → CHS delays →

Other ways to reach Charleston from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric HOU→CHS IAH→CHS AUS→CHS
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 11 15 10
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 15m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Charleston International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
927 mi / 1,491 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m.

HOU–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance927 mi / 1,491 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m. The route covers 927 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from HOU to CHS. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, CRP, SAV, JAX, GSP, SRQ, ORL, APF, IAH, BCT, LBB, RDU, RSW, NEW, AFW, JWN, MEM, IND, BHM, MKC, PBI, TUL, SUA, LRD, MHH, TEB, PIT, BDR, IAD, YYZ, MMU, HPN, PHL, EWR, ELP, MSP, SYR, MHT, BDL, SCF, LIR, BZN, SAN, SJU, OAK, SEA, CUN, SBA, ATL, BNA, HVN, AUS, TPA, MDW, MIA, BWI, DFW, DAL, DCA, MSY, DEN, FLL, STL, MCO, LGA, CMH and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from CHS to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, AUS and CRP. 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 HOU to CHS

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to CHS ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 927 miles (1,491 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Corpus Christi (CRP).