Dulles to Charleston (IAD–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1108+2
UA United
7M8
8:25 AM
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10:13 AM
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1h 48m
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AC3832cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
8:35 AM
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10:31 AM
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1h 56m
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CM2154cs
CM Copa
E7W
8:35 AM
EDT
10:31 AM
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1h 56m
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UA3487
UA United
E7W
12:35 PM
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2:27 PM
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1h 52m
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UA325+1
UA United
737
1:05 PM
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2:53 PM
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1h 48m
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AC3936cs
AC Air Canada
73G
1:05 PM
EDT
2:53 PM
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1h 48m
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UA3637
UA United
E7W
5:10 PM
EDT
6:59 PM
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1h 49m
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CM2155cs
CM Copa
ERJ
5:10 PM
EDT
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 54m
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SN8890cs
SN Lynx Air
ERJ
5:10 PM
EDT
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 54m
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AC3792cs
AC Air Canada
ERJ
5:10 PM
EDT
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 54m
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OS7845cs
OS Austrian
E75L
5:10 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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UA6258+5
UA United
E7W
7:02 PM
EDT
8:53 PM
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1h 51m
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AC3912+1
AC Air Canada
319
10:10 PM
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11:59 PM
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1h 49m
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UA2440
UA United
319
10:14 PM
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11:59 PM
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1h 45m
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CM2160+1
CM Copa
E7W
6:00 AM
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7:37 AM
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1h 37m
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UA1238
UA United
319
6:00 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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AC3935+1
AC Air Canada
E7W
6:00 AM
EDT
7:37 AM
EDT
1h 37m
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CM2161cs
CM Copa
E7W
10:00 AM
EDT
11:44 AM
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1h 44m
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AC3793cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
10:00 AM
EDT
11:44 AM
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1h 44m
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UA3485
UA United
E7W
10:00 AM
EDT
11:44 AM
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1h 44m
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UA1858+3
UA United
319
10:00 AM
EDT
11:37 AM
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1h 37m
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UA3439
UA United
E7W
10:10 AM
EDT
11:54 AM
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1h 44m
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UA3401
UA United
E7W
2:47 PM
EDT
4:33 PM
EDT
1h 46m
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UA1905
UA United
319
2:48 PM
EDT
4:25 PM
EDT
1h 37m
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OS7846cs
OS Austrian
319
2:48 PM
EDT
4:21 PM
EDT
1h 33m
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SN8891+2
SN Lynx Air
319
2:53 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 37m
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AC3911+2
AC Air Canada
319
2:53 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
EDT
1h 37m
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CM2162cs
CM Copa
ERJ
7:43 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 42m
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AC3831cs
AC Air Canada
ERJ
7:43 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 42m
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UA4249
UA United
E145
7:43 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 42m
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UA3709+2
UA United
E75L
7:44 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 41m
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UA3453
UA United
E7W
7:44 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
EDT
1h 41m
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UA6161+2
UA United
E7W
7:47 PM
EDT
9:29 PM
EDT
1h 42m
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Dulles to Charleston
1 carrier, 99 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 99 Flights/wk 442 mi 1h 2m nonstop 174 1-stop hubs

IAD–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 442 miles in approximately 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 174 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, OS, SN 36 319, 737, 7M8, E7W 1h45-1h52 92% Star Alliance AC, CM, OS, SN
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AC, UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – AC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – OS
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, CM, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – AC, CM, SN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (36 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, IAD to CHS direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
99
Outbound / wk
104
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
174
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,876
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.

Other ways to reach Charleston from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric IAD→CHS DCA→CHS BWI→CHS
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 3
Weekly flights 99 81 28
Flight time 1h 2m 1h 41m 1h 32m
Departure OTP 92%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Charleston International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charleston is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
442 mi / 712 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 2m to 1h 56m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance442 mi / 712 km
Flight time1h 2m to 1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights99 out / 104 return
1-stop connections174 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 1h 2m to 1h 56m. The route covers 442 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 99 nonstop flights per week from IAD to CHS. The return direction has about 104 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through USA, PHF, AGS, MTN, HHH, FDK, SVH, CRE, CTH, TCL, BUY, LBE, PDK, AHN, INT, RDU, FTY, CHO, SPA, RIC, ABE, MSL, MYR, GKT, GSP, AVL, LUK, GSO, BLM, ROA, SAV, CGF, BHM, GNV, BDR, EVV, DCA, AIK, ISM, TYS, MMU, AZO, TTN, JAX, MLB, CAK, BVY, PTK, SDF, LOU, PNS, PIE, BED, CRW, HPN, MHH, HVN, ORL, SUA, CLE, TEB, BUF, ELH, OPF, NAS, PSM, SWF, AUO, BCT, ADS, SRQ, APF, DPA, FMY, MDW, VRB, SUS, MTH, UES, ISP, FXE, MKE, GHG, FRG, BFM, CRG, NEW, TYR, BTV, TUL, YUL, SFB, OMA, SGR, CRP, EYW, MKC, IAB, MEM, CLL, DAL, HOU, PLS, APA, AFW, PUJ, EGE, ABQ, LIR, SJU, ELP, BZN, STT, EIS, SXM, TUS, JAC, SCF, SLC, ORF, SJO, PVU, VNY, SYR, LAS, SNA, CUN, APC, ALB, BDL, SAN, OAK, NUQ, PBI, DTW, BFI, SFO, MIA, ATL, SBA, RSW, EWR, ANC, IAH, CLT, MCO, MSY, ORD, PHL, LGA, FLL, BNA, CVG, PIT, YYZ, BOS, JWN, PVD, TPA, CMH, MHT, STL, JFK, DFW, IND, ROC, PWM, DEN, AUS, MSP, PJC, MQJ, SEA and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHS to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and CHO. 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 IAD to CHS

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to CHS ranges from 1 hours 2 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 442 miles (712 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 203 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

174 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via USA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).