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Flights from Chicago to Charleston

What to know about flights from Chicago to Charleston?

The distance between Chicago and Charleston is approximately 1,201.7 km. It takes around 2 hours 16 minutes on average to fly from Chicago to Charleston. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January.

Cheapest one-way
$159
American Airlines American Airlines CHI-CHS 2h 18m · Nonstop Mon, Nov 16
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Cheapest round-trip
$235
American Airlines American Airlines CHI-CHS 2h 18m · Nonstop Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16
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When to travel
August
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,201.7 km
Flight distance
2h 16m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Charleston over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $159 and round-trip from $235. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 8:59 PM
        2h 18m
        Nonstop
        CHS 12:17 AM
        Chicago - Charleston | Sat, Nov 14 | American Airlines
        CHS 7:12 AM
        2h 47m
        Nonstop
        ORD 8:59 AM
        Charleston - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | American Airlines
        $235 $450
        48% off
        48% off
        $450 $235
      • ORD 8:40 PM
        2h 19m
        Nonstop
        CHS 11:59 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
        CHS 4:16 PM
        2h 44m
        Nonstop
        ORD 6:00 PM
        Charleston - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | American Airlines
        $239 $450
        47% off
        47% off
        $450 $239
      • ORD 8:05 AM
        2h 21m
        Nonstop
        CHS 11:26 AM
        Chicago - Charleston | Wed, Nov 25 | American Airlines
        CHS 4:08 PM
        2h 51m
        Nonstop
        ORD 5:59 PM
        Charleston - Chicago | Sun, Nov 29 | American Airlines
        $309 $450
        31% off
        31% off
        $450 $309
      • ORD 12:06 PM
        2h 18m
        Nonstop
        CHS 3:24 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
        CHS 7:13 AM
        2h 47m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:00 AM
        Charleston - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | American Airlines
        $318
        28% off
        $450 $318
      • ORD 8:40 PM
        2h 19m
        Nonstop
        CHS 11:59 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Fri, Oct 30 | American Airlines
        CHS 12:16 PM
        2h 44m
        Nonstop
        ORD 2:00 PM
        Charleston - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | American Airlines
        $321
        28% off
        $450 $321
      • MDW 1:05 PM
        6h 8m
        1 stop
        CHS 8:13 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Sat, Nov 14 | Delta Air Lines
        CHS 7:00 AM
        4h 24m
        1 stop
        MDW 10:24 AM
        Charleston - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Delta Air Lines
        $240
        47% off
        $450 $240
      • MDW 6:04 AM
        6h 14m
        1 stop
        CHS 1:18 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Mon, Nov 2 | Delta Air Lines
        CHS 4:35 PM
        5h 17m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:52 PM
        Charleston - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Delta Air Lines
        $251
        44% off
        $450 $251
      • ORD 10:50 AM
        2h 16m
        Nonstop
        CHS 2:06 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Mon, Nov 2 | United Airlines
        CHS 4:35 PM
        5h 17m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:52 PM
        Charleston - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Delta Air Lines
        $285
        37% off
        $450 $285
      • MDW 4:19 PM
        4h 25m
        1 stop
        CHS 9:44 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Mon, Nov 9 | Delta Air Lines
        CHS 5:34 PM
        7h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:54 PM
        Charleston - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Delta Air Lines
        $332
        26% off
        $450 $332
      • MDW 10:59 AM
        4h 36m
        1 stop
        CHS 4:35 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Fri, Oct 30 | Delta Air Lines
        CHS 10:30 AM
        4h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:28 PM
        Charleston - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | Delta Air Lines
        $333
        26% off
        $450 $333
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHS 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
        CHS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Charleston - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 12:06 PM
        2h 18m
        Nonstop
        CHS 3:24 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Mon, Nov 16 | American Airlines
        $159 $255
        38% off
        38% off
        $255 $159
      • ORD 8:40 PM
        2h 19m
        Nonstop
        CHS 11:59 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Sat, Oct 17 | American Airlines
        $167 $255
        35% off
        35% off
        $255 $167
      • ORD 8:05 AM
        2h 19m
        Nonstop
        CHS 11:24 AM
        Chicago - Charleston | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
        $184 $255
        28% off
        28% off
        $255 $184
      • MDW 6:00 AM
        4h 52m
        1 stop
        CHS 11:52 AM
        Chicago - Charleston | Mon, Nov 16 | Delta Air Lines
        $165
        35% off
        $255 $165
      • ORD 8:00 AM
        10h 12m
        1 stop
        CHS 7:12 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
        $175
        31% off
        $255 $175
      • MDW 12:50 PM
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        CHS 7:05 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Mon, Nov 16 | Hahn Air
        $178
        30% off
        $255 $178
      • MDW 6:00 AM
        6h 23m
        1 stop
        CHS 1:23 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Mon, Nov 23 | Delta Air Lines
        $182
        28% off
        $255 $182
      • MDW 1:05 PM
        5h 13m
        1 stop
        CHS 7:18 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Thu, Nov 12 | Delta Air Lines
        $185
        27% off
        $255 $185
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHS 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Charleston | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Chicago to Charleston operate an average of 21 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 18.9% on-time departure rate and a 82.8% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Charleston flights?

Direct flights available! Find 1 airlines fly direct from Chicago to Charleston, including American Airlines, American Airlines offers the cheapest non stop flights.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Charleston according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Charleston (CHI-CHS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $159 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to CHS on Mon, Nov 16), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $235 departing on Sat, Nov 14 and returning on Mon, Nov 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Charleston with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 16 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Charleston (CHS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Charleston is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Chicago to Charleston. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA2154 (10:07)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Charleston, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Nov 16, with one-way flights priced at just $159.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Charleston travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Charleston is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Charleston on October 21, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at $111.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Charleston: Charleston International Airport (CHS). Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport (ORD-CHS) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Charleston and Chicago is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Charleston is $678. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Chicago to Charleston is $1,391. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Chicago and Charleston, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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