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$50+ Cheap flights from Houston to Charleston (CHS)

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HOU — CHS
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Charleston
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:45 pmIAH - CHS
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/210:18 pmCHS - IAH
1 stop27h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/24$511
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:45 pmIAH - CHS
1 stop12h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/210:18 pmCHS - IAH
1 stop27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$565
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Wed 12/3112:09 pmHOU - CHS
1 stop9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/47:17 pmCHS - HOU
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$731
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Wed 12/3110:37 amIAH - CHS
1 stop10h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/43:38 pmCHS - IAH
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$731
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sat 12/277:26 amIAH - CHS
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/317:00 amCHS - IAH
1 stop12h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$744
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:34 pmIAH - CHS
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2910:18 pmCHS - IAH
2 stops25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$747
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/305:40 amHOU - CHS
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/67:32 amCHS - HOU
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$778
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/297:26 amIAH - CHS
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/13:31 pmCHS - IAH
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$798
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 12/285:40 amHOU - CHS
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:10 pmCHS - HOU
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$805
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 12/287:26 amIAH - CHS
1 stop10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:00 amCHS - IAH
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/25$805
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/2912:38 pmIAH - CHS
Nonstop2h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/111:25 amCHS - IAH
1 stop9h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$816
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/278:30 pmIAH - CHS
2 stops15h 40mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/2910:18 pmCHS - IAH
2 stops14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/26$833

Find 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 December 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$122
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One-way from

$50
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$589
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HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/25

4:22 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop24h 18m

Charleston

Tue 3/3

5:00 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$169

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/15

5:05 am-5:36 pm

2 stops11h 31m

Charleston

Fri 1/23

6:35 pm-8:40 am

1 stop15h 05m

$176

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/18

7:45 am-5:36 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Charleston

Sat 1/24

6:35 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$182

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/9

7:45 am-5:36 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Charleston

Mon 1/12

6:35 pm-11:11 am

2 stops17h 36m

$192

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/25

4:22 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop24h 18m

Charleston

Tue 3/3

3:01 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$196

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/10

7:45 am-5:36 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Charleston

Sun 1/11

6:35 pm-10:33 am

2 stops16h 58m

$196

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/18

5:05 am-2:36 pm

2 stops8h 31m

Charleston

Thu 1/22

6:35 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$219

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/16

5:46 am-5:36 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Charleston

Sun 1/25

6:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$233

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/2

9:34 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops46h 49m

Charleston

Fri 1/23

6:35 pm-8:40 am

1 stop15h 05m

$300

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/2

10:08 am-9:23 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Charleston

Fri 1/23

6:35 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$314

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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 December 19, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Charleston is 89 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Charleston (average of $159). Flying from Houston to Charleston in November is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 December 26, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Houston to Charleston by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Houston to Charleston delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Houston and Charleston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 151 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to Charleston flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to Charleston flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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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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 December 26, 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
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,012 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,115 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,061 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,204 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Charleston?

    Departing from Houston to Charleston will take you 4h 09m. Houston and Charleston are separated by a distance of 926 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Charleston, with prices starting at $64. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $175 and $216, respectively. These flights start at 84% 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 $76. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to Charleston for a low price.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Charleston (average of $159). Flying from Houston to Charleston in November is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$99Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$175Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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