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

HOU Airport Page →
927 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 30m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN1962
WN Southwest
B38M
12:40 PM
CDT T4
4:05 PM
EDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN440
WN Southwest
738
12:55 PM
CDT T5
4:20 PM
EDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1492
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
CDT
6:25 PM
EDT
2h 25m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN356
WN Southwest
737
12:00 PM
EDT
1:30 PM
CDT
2h 30m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN839
WN Southwest
7M8
2:00 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
CDT
2h 35m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1514
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2809
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 PM
EDT
8:50 PM
CDT
2h 35m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 10m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 15m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
DAL Dallas 4h 36m CWGEJALBQ → WN Dallas (DAL) to Charleston flights
AUS Austin 4h 45m LXJWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 54m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 2m WN → ADB6MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charleston flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 13m WN → LXJWN Kansas City (MCI) to Charleston flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 21m WN → EJAMX Pittsburgh (PIT) to Charleston flights
MDW Chicago 5h 30m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Charleston flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 50m WNYE → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Charleston
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 927 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 927 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HOU Routes CHS Routes HOU Live Flights CHS Live Flights HOU Delays CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

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 6 738, 7M8, B38M 2h25 49% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to CHS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ATL ~4h 10m BNA ~4h 15m DAL ~4h 36m AUS ~4h 45m DFW ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,739
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
HOU → CHS
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
62%
Return
CHS → HOU
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric HOU→CHS IAH→CHS CLL→CHS
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 6 13 –
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 38m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 49% – –
Houston (IAH) to Charleston flights · College Station (CLL) to Charleston flights · Austin (AUS) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU 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 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 25m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance927 mi / 1,491 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 927 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HOU to CHS: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Dallas Love Field.
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, CLL and AUS. 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 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to CHS is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 927 miles (1,491 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).