Charlotte Douglas to Charleston International
168 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 44m with 7 airlines operating direct service from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to Charleston International (CHS). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $79 return), with peak prices in August (around $237). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Charlotte Douglas
Arriving in Charleston
Charleston International is 12 miles north of downtown Charleston. CARTA bus 11 runs the route in 45 minutes for $2; rideshare to the Historic District costs around $30. Fares to CHS peak sharply during the Spoleto Festival (late May–early June) and during the autumn wedding season (October–November); January and August are the cheapest months despite summer heat.
Who flies CLT to CHS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 44m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 44m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 44m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 44m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 44m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 44m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 44m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly CLT→CHS
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Charlotte to Charleston FAQs
Direct flights from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to Charleston International (CHS) take approximately 44m for the 168-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $79. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
7 carriers operate direct service from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) to Charleston International (CHS): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Charleston International (CHS) is the primary international airport for Charleston. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.