Los Angeles to Charleston (LAX–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX1695
MX Mexicana
BCS3
12:38 PM
PDT T1
8:39 PM
EDT
5h 1m
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MX Mexicana
BCS3
9:28 AM
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11:53 AM
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5h 25m
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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
DEN Denver 6h 20m AAACAF → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Charleston flights
BNA Nashville 6h 21m AAAFAM → WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 25m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
HOU Houston 6h 30m EJAWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Charleston flights
DAL Dallas 6h 33m EJALXJUA → WN Dallas (DAL) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 35m 5YAAAM → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
IND Indianapolis 6h 54m AAASDL → G4 Indianapolis (IND) to Charleston flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 4m AAAFAM → MX San Francisco (SFO) to Charleston flights
MDW Chicago 7h 5m WN → JTLWN Chicago (MDW) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 8m AACZQF → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Charleston
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,201 mi 5h 1m nonstop +3h ahead

LAX–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 2,201 miles in approximately 5h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LAX Routes CHS Routes LAX Live Flights CHS Live Flights LAX Delays CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Los Angeles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 5h01 74% – –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 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, LAX to CHS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DEN ~6h 20m BNA ~6h 21m ATL ~6h 25m HOU ~6h 30m DAL ~6h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,763
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
LAX → CHS
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
89%
Return
CHS → LAX
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric LAX→CHS SNA→CHS ONT→CHS
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 – –
Flight time 5h 1m 4h 4m 4h 12m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Charleston flights · Ontario (ONT) to Charleston flights · Santa Barbara (SBA) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
2,201 mi / 3,542 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 1m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance2,201 mi / 3,542 km
Flight time5h 1m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 5h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 2,201 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to CHS: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly 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 Denver, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Charleston is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from CHS to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, ONT and SBA. 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 LAX to CHS

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to CHS is about 5 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,201 miles (3,542 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Ontario (ONT) and Santa Barbara (SBA).