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$88+ Cheap flights from Houston to Charleston (CHS)

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HOU — CHS
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Charleston are usually found in August or July, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Charleston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Charleston (CHS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$88
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$374
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Charleston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Charleston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:10 pmIAH - CHS
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/117:00 amCHS - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$197
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/45:00 amIAH - CHS
1 stop8h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/119:38 amCHS - IAH
1 stop5h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:34 pmHOU - CHS
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Mon 9/85:35 pmCHS - HOU
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 7/3$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/49:46 amIAH - CHS
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Thu 8/75:15 amCHS - IAH
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/2$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/710:45 amHOU - CHS
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/114:25 pmCHS - HOU
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/186:05 amIAH - CHS
2 stops7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/215:00 amCHS - IAH
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$222
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:35 amIAH - CHS
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1012:55 pmCHS - IAH
2 stops17h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:19 pmHOU - CHS
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/117:38 pmCHS - HOU
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$338

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Charleston that are best for you.

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Charleston

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Price

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/4

7:10 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Charleston

Mon 8/11

7:00 am-8:39 am

Nonstop2h 39m

$197

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/4

5:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Charleston

Mon 8/11

9:38 am-2:01 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$201

HoustonCharleston

HOU - CHS

HOUCHS

Houston Hobby

Thu 9/4

6:34 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Charleston

Mon 9/8

5:35 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$217

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/4

5:30 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 18m

Charleston

Tue 8/5

6:25 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$217

HoustonCharleston

HOU - CHS

HOUCHS

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/7

10:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Charleston

Mon 8/11

4:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 50m

$222

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/18

6:05 am-2:08 pm

2 stops7h 03m

Charleston

Thu 8/21

5:00 am-8:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

$222

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/8

7:35 am-6:10 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Charleston

Wed 9/10

12:55 pm-5:53 am

2 stops17h 58m

$276

HoustonCharleston

HOU - CHS

HOUCHS

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/31

6:30 pm-12:56 am

1 stop5h 26m

Charleston

Mon 8/4

5:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

$358

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/15

7:35 am-6:10 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$98

HoustonCharleston

HOU - CHS

HOUCHS

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/4

12:05 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$99

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The best insider tips for Houston to Charleston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Charleston trip
Airports
IAH

Check the IAH website for security wait times to ensure a smooth departure experience.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
CHS

For a quick ride to Charleston, rideshare services are more convenient than taxis at CHS.

Read more about CHSby Ramsey Qubein
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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CHS

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Charleston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charleston from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Charleston

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Charleston. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Charleston is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Houston 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 time of day to fly from HOU to CHS?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Charleston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Houston to Charleston by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Charleston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charleston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Charleston. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston to Charleston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Charleston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Charleston from Houston, you will be flying to Charleston, which is the city’s only airport. Charleston (CHS) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Charleston. There are 0 flights from Houston to Charleston per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Charleston, with prices starting at $197. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $201 and $217, respectively. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Charleston one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $88. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to Charleston for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Charleston?

    The cheapest flight price from Houston to Charleston is $255. On average you can expect to pay $397. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Charleston), can usually be booked for $197.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Charleston?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Charleston (average of $217). Flying from Houston 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Houston to Charleston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Charleston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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