Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare to Charleston International from $119
Updated 2026-06-03
761 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 56m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Charleston International (CHS). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $119 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $357). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Chicago O'Hare
Chicago O'Hare is one of America's two busiest hubs and the home base for both United and American — Terminals 1 and 2 belong to United, Terminal 3 to American, and Terminal 5 handles all international arrivals. The CTA Blue Line runs from a station at the airport to downtown Loop in around 45 minutes for $5. Winter weather drives chronic delays from late November through February, so build in connection padding through ORD between Thanksgiving and President's Day.
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 ORD to CHS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 56m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 56m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 56m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 56m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 56m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly ORD→CHS
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Chicago to Charleston FAQs
Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Charleston International (CHS) take approximately 1h 56m for the 761-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.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $119. Jun 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.
5 carriers operate direct service from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Charleston International (CHS): United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United 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.