Minneapolis to Charleston (MSP–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SY1203
SY Sun Country
738
6:48 AM
CDT T2
10:28 AM
EDT
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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DL2463+3
DL Delta
BCS3
12:45 PM
CDT T1
4:31 PM
EDT
2h 46m
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M T W T F S S
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SY1204
SY Sun Country
738
11:35 AM
EDT
1:36 PM
CDT
3h 1m
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M T W T F S S
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WS6306
WS WestJet
320
11:47 AM
EDT
1:50 PM
CDT
3h 3m
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M T W T F S S
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DL2463+3
DL Delta
223
5:30 PM
EDT TM
7:39 PM
CDT
3h 9m
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M T W T F S S
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Minneapolis to Charleston
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,087 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 122 1-stop hubs

MSP–CHS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,087 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 122 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 7 BCS3 2h46 95% SkyTeam WS
SY Sun Country Airlines 4 738 2h40 95% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: SY (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to CHS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
122
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,674
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,087 mi / 1,750 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 46m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance1,087 mi / 1,750 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 12 return
1-stop connections122 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Charleston International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 46m. The route covers 1,087 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from MSP to CHS. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JZI, AHN, LUK, PDK, ROA, HHH, GSO, AGS, TYS, MKE, CGF, SDF, ADS, MYR, SAV, CHO, RDU, AVL, JAX, CLE, ISM, MMU, OMA, RIC, ROC, SPA, ORL, BDR, MLB, SUA, MKC, TTN, AFW, PIE, FMY, BCT, BED, OPF, VRB, ALB, SGR, LNK, APF, LBB, MEM, SRQ, CRG, APA, ISP, TEB, NEW, PBI, PVD, ABQ, EGE, MTJ, YUL, SFB, NAS, MTY, BZN, JAC, SCF, PLS, SLC, TUS, LAS, VNY, PUJ, SAN, OAK, SNA, APC, ELP, BFI, SJU, SJO, STT, SFO, SXM, LIR, SBA, CUN, JFK, ANC, RSW, ATL, IAH, DFW, BWI, DTW, YYZ, DCA, EWR, MDW, IAD, ORD, CMH, MIA, PHL, PIT, CVG, BNA, CLT, JWN, HPN, LGA, AUS, TPA, BOS, MCO, DEN, STL, IND, HOU, FLL, BDL, MSY, SEA, ORF, SYR and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from CHS to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 MSP to CHS

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to CHS ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,087 miles (1,750 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

122 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JZI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.