Orlando to Charleston (MCO–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX Mexicana
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Orlando to Charleston
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 318 mi 0h 50m nonstop 147 1-stop hubs

MCO–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 318 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 147 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MCO Routes CHS Routes MCO Live Flights CHS Live Flights MCO Delays CHS Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 7 BCS3 1h28 82% – –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (7 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, MCO to CHS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
147
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,933
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric MCO→CHS SFB→CHS MLB→CHS
Distance from MCO – 24 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 8 – 1
Flight time 0h 50m 2h 50m 1h 9m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Orlando (SFB) to Charleston flights · Melbourne (MLB) to Charleston flights · Vero Beach (VRB) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charleston is 0 hours the same as Orlando.
MCO: EDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
318 mi / 511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 50m to 1h 28m.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance318 mi / 511 km
Flight time0h 50m to 1h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections147 hubs
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 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 MCO to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 0h 50m to 1h 28m. The route covers 318 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MCO to CHS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, JAX, AGS, MLB, HHH, SUA, FIN, PDK, GMU, OGB, VLD, MHH, PIE, APF, BCT, SRQ, OPF, FTY, VRB, TPA, GSP, FXE, PHF, MYR, ELH, TCB, BHM, TYS, RDU, AVL, CHO, SPA, MSL, EYW, GSO, NAS, AUO, CRW, SUS, RIC, MKL, FDK, SDF, LBE, CTH, PNS, PJC, MEM, SGR, BLM, BDR, PTK, NEW, MMU, PLS, DPA, CLL, ADS, ABE, CLE, BUF, UES, TEB, TTN, MKE, BED, FRG, PSM, EVV, MKC, PUJ, SWF, OMA, TUL, LNK, YUL, BTV, MTY, ABQ, SJU, SXM, STT, SJO, APA, EGE, SYR, PWM, SCF, VNY, SLC, PVU, LAS, ONT, SAN, ELP, OAK, SNA, CUN, NUQ, IND, RSW, SFO, BFI, ATL, ORF, IAD, ISP, IAH, MIA, PBI, BNA, CLT, DFW, HOU, JFK, DAL, DCA, MSY, EWR, BWI, JWN, CMH, DTW, PHL, MSP, CVG, LGA, ORD, MDW, BOS, STL, YYZ, PIT, HPN, FLL, BDL, PVD, CAK, DEN, AUS, MHT, SEA, ALB, ROC, HVN, MQJ and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHS to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFB, MLB and VRB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MCO to CHS

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to CHS ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (511 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

147 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Vero Beach (VRB).