How long is the flight from Charleston to Chicago?

Departing from Charleston to Chicago will take you 5h 29m. Charleston and Chicago are separated by a distance of 745 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charleston to Chicago round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Charleston to Chicago is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $135 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $190 and $248 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Charleston to Chicago for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Charleston to Chicago?

The price you pay for your flight from Charleston to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charleston to Chicago?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Chicago (average of $76). Flying from Charleston to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $242). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Charleston to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charleston to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Charleston to Chicago

The most flights from CHS to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from Charleston to Chicago?

Most travelers choose Charleston - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Charleston - Chicago Midway or Charleston - Chicago Greater Rockford when deciding on the best route from Charleston to Chicago.

What are the cheapest flights from Charleston to Chicago?

On average you can expect to pay $1,772 for a flight from Charleston to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $136 while the most popular route, (Charleston - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $141.

What are the most reliable airlines from Charleston to Chicago?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Charleston to Chicago are Qatar Airways (94%), ANA (89%) and Air Canada (85%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Charleston to Chicago?

Consider United Airlines, American Airlines or Southwest when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Charleston to Chicago.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHS to CHI?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Charleston to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Charleston-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charleston-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Charleston-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Charleston-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Charleston to Chicago?

For a flight from Charleston to Chicago, you will be flying from Charleston. Charleston (CHS) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city. Charleston is the only Charleston airport and it handles 18 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chicago from Charleston on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Charleston to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Charleston to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Charleston to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Charleston to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Charleston to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charleston to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$56+ Flights from Charleston to Chicago

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$204 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$56 (Mytrip)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$389
Good round-trip deal	$315 or less
Good one-way deal	$188 or less

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Expect long security lines during early-morning departures when most gates have flights leaving simultaneously.

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Use the free shuttle train outside security to navigate between ORD terminals efficiently.

MDW

Take the 'L' train from MDW for a quick, 30-minute ride to downtown Chicago.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$135	Average$349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$190	Average$361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$368	Average$628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

$56+ Cheap flights from Charleston (CHS) to Chicago (CHI)

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