Dulles to Charleston (IAD–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–CHS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 442 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 92 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 39 | 319, 737, 739, 73G, E75L, E7W, ERJ | 1h42-2h | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 28 | 739, 73G, E75L | 1h42-1h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 7M8, E7W | 1h49-1h50 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charleston from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→CHS | DCA→CHS | BWI→CHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 85 | 74 | 51 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 30m | 1h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · CHS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to CHS
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 85 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 5 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 442 miles (712 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 165 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
92 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RDU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Baltimore (BWI).