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

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DL5409
DL Delta
CR9
10:15 AM
CDT T1
2:06 PM
EDT
2h 51m
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DL2463
DL Delta
717
10:15 AM
CDT T1
2:00 PM
EDT
2h 45m
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DL2463
DL Delta
717
2:47 PM
EDT TM
4:56 PM
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3h 9m
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DL5405
DL Delta
CR9
2:50 PM
EDT TM
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3h 10m
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Minneapolis to Charleston
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,087 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

MSP–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,087 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 67 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 8 717, CR9 2h45-2h51 100% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
717 Boeing 717 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (8 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, MSP to CHS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
PDK ~4h 4m IND ~4h 22m TYS ~4h 30m RDU ~4h 38m SAV ~4h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,573
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
MSP → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CHS → MSP
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. MSP delays → CHS delays →
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 45m to 2h 51m.
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 45m to 2h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 45m to 2h 51m. The route covers 1,087 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MSP to CHS. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, IND, TYS, RDU, SAV, CVG, JAX, ROC, TEB, VRB, YYZ, BDR, ORL, APF, AFW, FMY, MEM, PIE, SRQ, PVD, BED, MTJ, BZN, ELP, SCF, PLS, YUL, SAN, PUJ, PBI, SXM, HOU, RSW, STL, CUN, IAD, ANC, HPN, ATL, BNA, JFK, IAH, DCA, MDW, DTW, ORD, CMH, MCO, MIA, CLT, PHL, LGA, TPA, EWR, BDL, PIT, DFW, BOS, BWI, FLL, AUS, DEN, MSY, SEA, DAL, SJU and SYR. 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.
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 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. With 8 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 45 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,087 miles (1,750 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.