How long is the flight from Chicago to Charleston?

Departing from Chicago to Charleston will take you 2h. The distance between Chicago and Charleston is about 745 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Charleston, with prices starting at $149. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $157 and $221, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Charleston for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Charleston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 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 Chicago to Charleston?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Chicago to Charleston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 Chicago to Charleston?

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Charleston

The most flights from CHI to CHS are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charleston ranges from 2.4 - 7.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.2 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Charleston when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charleston, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Charleston?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Charleston) can be booked for $136 on average, our data indicates $300 when flying from Chicago to Charleston.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Charleston?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Charleston consider choosing Republic Airways (84%), Alaska Airlines (78%) or United Airlines (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

American Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Charleston.

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

When flying from Chicago to Charleston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

For a flight from Chicago to Charleston, you will be flying into Charleston. Charleston (CHS) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city. Charleston is the only Charleston airport and it handles 14 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 5 airlines have flights to Charleston from Chicago on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Charleston?

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

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

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

$79+ Flights from Chicago to Charleston

Round-trip from	$238 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$79 (Cheapflightsfares)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$381
Good round-trip deal	$326 or less
Good one-way deal	$182 or less

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Rideshare services are a convenient option from CHS, offering frequency and in-app tracking to your destination.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$149	Average$263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$157	Average$203	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$221	Average$358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$257	Average$358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$79+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Charleston (CHS)

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