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

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✈ Nonstop
UA2042
UA United
319
12:37 PM
CDT TC
4:00 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4016+2
UA United
E75L
6:25 PM
CDT TA
9:59 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1469
UA United
738
6:37 PM
CDT TC
10:15 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4013+1
UA United
E75L
6:30 AM
EDT
8:28 AM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6993cs
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
6:40 AM
EDT
8:45 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4005
UA United
E7W
7:11 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA434
UA United
738
7:15 AM
EDT
8:46 AM
CDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA659+1
UA United
319
7:59 PM
EDT
9:37 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Charleston
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 923 mi 2h 23m nonstop +1h ahead 112 1-stop hubs

IAH–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 923 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 20 319, 738, E75L 2h23-2h38 45% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (20 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, IAH to CHS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
112
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,884
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 Houston

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric IAH→CHS HOU→CHS CLL→CHS
Distance from IAH 24 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 20 6
Flight time 2h 23m 2h 2m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 45%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Charleston International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
923 mi / 1,486 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m to 2h 38m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance923 mi / 1,486 km
Flight time2h 23m to 2h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 28 return
1-stop connections112 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 2h 23m to 2h 38m. The route covers 923 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from IAH to CHS. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTY, HHH, IAB, ISM, SVH, AVL, CRP, BHM, TCL, SAV, JAX, PDK, GSP, DAL, MLB, TYS, LBB, LUK, APF, SDF, PIE, BCT, RDU, SUS, PNS, MEM, INT, SRQ, CAK, RIC, MTY, MKE, TUL, NAS, EYW, CLE, OMA, MDW, SFB, ABQ, APA, MKC, ELP, HPN, TEB, FRG, PBI, MTJ, BED, ALB, PLS, LRD, SCF, EGE, PVU, YUL, TUS, BTV, VNY, BZN, JAC, SLC, PUJ, LAS, LIR, SJO, SAN, APC, SNA, OAK, SJU, BFI, STT, SFO, FLL, LNK, SBA, CUN, ATL, ANC, DTW, DEN, MCO, DFW, MSY, MIA, IAD, PIT, STL, DCA, CLT, MSP, BWI, ORD, RSW, AUS, EWR, BNA, PHL, TPA, YYZ, JFK, BOS, CVG, LGA, BDL, CMH, IND, ORF, NEW, SEA and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from CHS to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, 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 IAH to CHS

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to CHS ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 923 miles (1,486 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

112 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).