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

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318 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 46m ago
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MX842
MX Mexicana
BCS3
7:10 AM
EDT TB
8:38 AM
EDT
1h 28m
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MX843
MX Mexicana
BCS3
4:24 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
EDT
1h 11m
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M T W T F S S
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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
ATL Atlanta 3h 45m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
MIA Miami 3h 49m AAATBA → AA Miami (MIA) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 3m AAF9G3 → AABAYE Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 4h 7m B6NKWN → ADB6MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charleston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 15m EJAF9WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
CMH Columbus 4h 49m F9WNY4 → EJAMX Columbus (CMH) to Charleston flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 53m AFDLF9 → G4MX Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Charleston flights
IAD Dulles 4h 57m AVAZCM → ACCMEJA Dulles (IAD) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 4h 59m AAB6DL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
BWI Baltimore 5h F9NKWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Charleston
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 318 mi 1h 28m nonstop

MCO–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 318 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MCO Routes CHS Routes MCO Live Flights CHS Live Flights MCO Delays CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Orlando flights
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 72% – –
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
7
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
57
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
ATL ~3h 45m MIA ~3h 49m CLT ~4h 3m FLL ~4h 7m BNA ~4h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,032
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
MCO → CHS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
84%
Return
CHS → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → CHS delays →
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 7 – –
Flight time 1h 28m 2h 50m 1h 9m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Orlando (SFB) to Charleston flights · Melbourne (MLB) to Charleston flights · Daytona Beach (DAB) 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 1h 28m gate to gate.
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 time1h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 318 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MCO to CHS: Mexicana.
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, Miami and Charlotte Douglas.
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 DAB. 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 MCO to CHS

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to CHS is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (511 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Daytona Beach (DAB).