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

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353 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 3m ago
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MX237
MX Mexicana
223
9:24 PM
EDT
10:49 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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MX236
MX Mexicana
BCS3
6:30 AM
EDT
7:51 AM
EDT
1h 21m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 3h 25m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 35m AAEJA → AABAYE Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
IAD Dulles 3h 40m ACAVCM → ACCMEJA Dulles (IAD) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 3h 41m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 47m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 7m AABA → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
LGA New York 4h 39m AADLPD → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Charleston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 55m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
MDW Chicago 4h 55m LXJWN → EJMWN Chicago (MDW) to Charleston flights
DTW Detroit 5h AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Charleston
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 353 mi 1h 25m nonstop

RIC–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 353 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RIC Routes CHS Routes RIC Live Flights CHS Live Flights RIC Delays CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Richmond flights
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 2 223 1h25 89% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 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, RIC to CHS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BWI ~3h 25m CLT ~3h 35m IAD ~3h 40m DCA ~3h 41m ORF ~3h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,308
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
RIC → CHS
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
95%
Return
CHS → RIC
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → CHS delays →
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 2
Weekly flights 2 – 3
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 54m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 89% – –
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 25m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance353 mi / 569 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 353 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RIC to CHS: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles.
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.
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 RIC to CHS

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIC to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to CHS is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 353 miles (569 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Charlottesville (CHO).