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$81+ Cheap flights from Houston to Charleston (CHS)

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HOU — CHS
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Charleston are usually found in August or June, 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 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$81
(Mytrip)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$403
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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 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/238:31 pmIAH - CHS
1 stop11h 54mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/2710:30 amCHS - IAH
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 10/510:05 amHOU - CHS
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Thu 10/95:20 amCHS - HOU
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/276:00 amHOU - CHS
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Tue 9/95:15 amCHS - HOU
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/29$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 9/67:00 amIAH - CHS
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Tue 9/96:38 pmCHS - IAH
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/31$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/278:41 amIAH - CHS
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/301:05 pmCHS - IAH
2 stops8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$242
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 9/287:31 pmIAH - CHS
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/15:20 pmCHS - IAH
1 stop7h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$274
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Wed 8/272:30 pmHOU - CHS
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/301:05 pmCHS - HOU
2 stops7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$312

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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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Houston

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Charleston

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Price

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/4

7:35 am-5:08 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Charleston

Mon 9/8

9:10 am-7:45 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$184

HoustonCharleston

HOU - CHS

HOUCHS

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/5

10:05 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Charleston

Thu 10/9

5:20 am-6:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$232

HoustonCharleston

HOU - CHS

HOUCHS

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

Charleston

Tue 9/9

5:15 am-9:02 am

1 stop4h 47m

$237

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

Charleston

Tue 9/9

6:38 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$237

HoustonCharleston

HOU - CHS

HOUCHS

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/27

2:30 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Charleston

Sat 8/30

1:05 pm-7:59 pm

2 stops7h 54m

$312

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/18

8:30 am-7:25 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$81

HoustonCharleston

HOU - CHS

HOUCHS

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/30

6:05 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$109

HoustonCharleston

IAH - CHS

IAHCHS

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/28

12:15 pm-3:51 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$109

HoustonCharleston

HOU - CHS

HOUCHS

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/13

6:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$118

HoustonCharleston

HOU - CHS

HOUCHS

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/27

6:37 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$119

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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

Expert on IAH

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

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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 July 25, 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 31, 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 31, 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
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,048 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

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 Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Charleston, with prices starting at $179. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $232 and $237, respectively. These flights start at 57% 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 $81. 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 $158. On average you can expect to pay $489. The most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Charleston), can usually be booked for $189.

  • 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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