Lincoln to Charleston (LNK–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LNK Airport Page →
1,073 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 17m AACMNZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 43m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
DEN Denver 6h 53m CMUA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Charleston flights
MCO Orlando 13h 21m MX → MX Orlando (MCO) to Charleston flights
IAH Houston ~5h 5m → UA Houston (IAH) to Charleston flights
LAX Los Angeles ~8h 44m → MX Los Angeles (LAX) to Charleston flights
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Lincoln to Charleston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,073 mi 2h 29m nonstop +1h ahead

LNK–CHS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LNK Routes CHS Routes LNK Live Flights CHS Live Flights LNK Delays CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Lincoln flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LNK to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
IAH ~5h 5m ORD ~5h 17m DFW ~6h 43m DEN ~6h 53m LAX ~8h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
226
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
LNK → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
CHS → LNK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LNK delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Lincoln

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric LNK→CHS OMA→CHS MCI→CHS
Distance from LNK – 55 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – 1 2
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 24m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Charleston flights · Kansas City (MCI) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of LNK with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lincoln, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,073 mi / 1,726 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m gate to gate.
Facts

LNK–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lincoln to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance1,073 mi / 1,726 km
Flight time2h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LNK
Full nameLincoln Airport
IATA / ICAOLNK / KLNK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation1,219 ft / 372 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 LNK to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Lincoln Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 2h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 1,073 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Lincoln.
Yes, return flights from CHS to LNK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and MCI. 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 LNK to CHS

Lincoln Airport (LNK) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LNK to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LNK to CHS is about 2 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,073 miles (1,726 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Kansas City (MCI).