Porto to Charleston (OPO–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

OPO Airport Page →
3,866 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
No nonstop service between OPO and CHS. Nearest airports to OPO with scheduled service: Vila Real Airport (VRL, 50 mi) · Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE, 55 mi) · Vigo Airport (VGO, 68 mi)
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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 3 hubs
EWR Newark 11h 8m ACB6BT → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Charleston flights
JFK New York 11h 48m DL → AFATB6 New York (JFK) to Charleston flights
BOS Boston 21h 42m BTTP → B6DLKE Boston (BOS) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Porto to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,866 mi 8h 2m nonstop -5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between OPO and CHS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps OPO Routes CHS Routes OPO Live Flights CHS Live Flights CHS Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OPO to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
EWR ~11h 8m JFK ~11h 48m BOS ~21h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
438
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
OPO → CHS
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
0%
Return
CHS → OPO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Charleston is 5 hours behind Porto.
OPO: WEST · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Porto, it's 1:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
3,866 mi / 6,221 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 2m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

OPO–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Porto to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance3,866 mi / 6,221 km
Flight time8h 2m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OPO
Full nameFrancisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
IATA / ICAOOPO / LPPR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation228 ft / 69 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 OPO to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 8h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 3,866 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy and Boston Logan.
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 5 hours behind Porto.
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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 OPO to CHS

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OPO to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OPO to CHS is about 8 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,866 miles (6,221 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, John F. Kennedy and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.