Philadelphia to Charleston (PHL–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–CHS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 551 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 46 | 319, 320, E75, ER4 | 1h58-2h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 27 | 319, CR9, ER4 | 2h02-2h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 319 | 1h58 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | A20N | 1h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charleston from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→CHS | ABE→CHS | EWR→CHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 55 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 85 | – | 69 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 33m | 1h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · CHS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–CHS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to CHS
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Frontier. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to CHS ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 551 miles (886 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RDU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).