St Louis to Charleston (STL–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

STL Airport Page →
705 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 38m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN1211
WN Southwest
7S7
8:25 AM
CDT T2
11:25 AM
EDT
2h
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN470
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
CDT T2
2:45 PM
EDT
2h
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1467
WN Southwest
737
2:20 PM
CDT T2
5:20 PM
EDT
2h
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1144
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
CDT T2
6:15 PM
EDT
2h
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1498
WN Southwest
73H
11:00 AM
EDT
12:05 PM
CDT
2h 5m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN493
WN Southwest
B38M
1:55 PM
EDT
3:05 PM
CDT
2h 10m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
BNA Nashville 3h 30m EJAWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 38m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 2m AABALXJ → AABAYE Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
MDW Chicago 4h 5m WN → EJMWN Chicago (MDW) to Charleston flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 33m WN → LXJWN Kansas City (MCI) to Charleston flights
DTW Detroit 4h 35m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Charleston flights
ORD Chicago 4h 39m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 4h 40m AAWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
CMH Columbus 4h 57m WN → EJAMX Columbus (CMH) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 59m AAEIWN → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
St Louis to Charleston
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 705 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead

STL–CHS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 705 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to St Louis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737, 7M8, 7S7 2h 87% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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, STL to CHS direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BNA ~3h 30m ATL ~3h 38m CLT ~4h 2m MDW ~4h 5m MCI ~4h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,091
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
STL → CHS
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
89%
Return
CHS → STL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. STL delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric STL→CHS BLV→CHS
Distance from STL – 32 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 –
Flight time 2h 2h 27m
Departure OTP 87% –
Belleville (BLV) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of STL with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of St Louis.
STL: CDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
705 mi / 1,135 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

STL–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance705 mi / 1,135 km
Flight time2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 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 STL to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 705 miles.
1 airline operates flights from STL to CHS: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of St Louis.
Yes, return flights from CHS to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BLV. 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 STL to CHS

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

STL to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to CHS is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 705 miles (1,135 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Belleville (BLV).