Richmond to Charleston (RIC–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Richmond to Charleston
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 353 mi 1h 5m nonstop 71 1-stop hubs

RIC–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 353 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RIC Routes CHS Routes RIC Live Flights CHS Live Flights RIC Delays CHS Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 1 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,222
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric RIC→CHS PHF→CHS ORF→CHS
Distance from RIC – 52 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – 3
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 54m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Newport News (PHF) to Charleston flights · Norfolk (ORF) to Charleston flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charleston is 0 hours the same as Richmond.
RIC: EDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
353 mi / 569 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Facts

RIC–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance353 mi / 569 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Charleston International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 353 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RIC to CHS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUY, TYS, INT, FDK, PDK, FTY, ORF, BLM, SDF, JAX, SUA, CMH, CVG, PIT, NAS, PIE, YYZ, VRB, BCT, ISP, ORL, TEB, ROC, APF, HVN, MEM, SRQ, DCA, IND, MKC, RSW, GVT, TUL, BTV, AFW, DAL, BZN, SJU, JAC, SAN, LAS, JFK, PHL, SFO, DTW, IAD, ATL, SBA, BWI, EWR, LGA, MIA, IAH, CLT, BOS, ANC, TPA, ORD, BNA, MCO, MSP, JWN, DFW, MSY, BDL, MDW, FLL, BUF, PVD, DEN and PBI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHS to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, ORF and CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RIC to CHS

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIC to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to CHS ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 353 miles (569 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BUY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Charlottesville (CHO).