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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA6295
UA United
E75L
12:14 PM
CDT TA
3:47 PM
EDT
2h 33m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1469
UA United
738
6:37 PM
CDT TC
10:15 PM
EDT
2h 38m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6993+1
NZ Air New Zealand
E7W
6:30 AM
EDT
8:28 AM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4025
UA United
E7W
6:50 AM
EDT
8:29 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
UA6329
UA United
E7W
5:00 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
CDT
2h 55m
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 11m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 33m CMEKNZ WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
AUS Austin 4h 43m ACCMEK WN Austin (AUS) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 45m AAF9IB AABAYE Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 53m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
STL St Louis 5h 10m CMEKNZ WN St Louis (STL) to Charleston flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 23m CMEKNZ LXJWN Kansas City (MCI) to Charleston flights
MIA Miami 5h 35m AAATAV AAEJA Miami (MIA) to Charleston flights
MDW Chicago 5h 38m UA EJMWN Chicago (MDW) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 5h 44m AAEKNZ AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Charleston
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 923 mi 2h 36m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 923 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 13 738, E75L 2h33-2h38 80% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (13 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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,085
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
IAH → CHS
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
28%
Return
CHS → IAH
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → CHS delays →

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 6 1
Weekly flights 13 6
Flight time 2h 36m 2h 25m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 80%
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 36m gate to gate.
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 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 923 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to CHS: United 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 Austin Bergstrom.
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 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to CHS is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 923 miles (1,486 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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