Memphis to Charleston (MEM–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MEM Airport Page →
588 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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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
BNA Nashville 3h 20m EJAWN → EJMWN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 22m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 58m AABA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
MDW Chicago 4h 38m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Charleston flights
HOU Houston 4h 45m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Charleston flights
DTW Detroit 4h 56m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 4h 57m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 58m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 13m AAASAY → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
ORD Chicago 5h 18m AAACAS → AAACNZ Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 588 mi 1h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

MEM–CHS had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 588 miles in 1h 40m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MEM Routes CHS Routes MEM Live Flights CHS Live Flights MEM Delays CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Memphis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MEM–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MTN MTN 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MTN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
BNA ~3h 20m ATL ~3h 22m CLT ~3h 58m MDW ~4h 38m HOU ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,133
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
MEM → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
CHS → MEM
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. MEM delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric MEM→CHS MKL→CHS GLH→CHS
Distance from MEM – 71 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 19m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Jackson (MKL) to Charleston flights · Greenville (GLH) to Charleston flights · Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of MEM 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 Memphis.
MEM: CDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
588 mi / 947 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

MEM–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance588 mi / 947 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 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 MEM to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 588 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MEM to CHS. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CHS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from CHS to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKL, GLH and MSL. 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 MEM to CHS

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MEM to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to CHS is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (947 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jackson (MKL), Greenville (GLH) and Muscle Shoals (MSL).