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$61+ Cheap flights from Charleston (CHS) to Illinois

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CHS — ORD
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
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Cheap flight deals from Charleston to Illinois

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

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:10 amCHS - STL
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/73:54 pmSTL - CHS
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:59 pmCHS - STL
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/143:30 pmSTL - CHS
1 stop16h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$212
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1612:09 pmCHS - MLI
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/205:43 pmMLI - CHS
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:59 pmCHS - ORD
1 stop20h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/285:05 amORD - CHS
2 stops39h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$285
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:43 pmCHS - ORD
1 stop8h 09mJetBlue
Mon 12/87:00 amORD - CHS
1 stop5h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 12/1$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:59 pmCHS - ORD
2 stops10h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:20 amORD - CHS
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$287
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/1211:55 amCHS - ORD
1 stop11h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/144:38 pmORD - CHS
3 stops27h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:18 pmCHS - ORD
1 stop13h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/227:20 amORD - CHS
2 stops28h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1012:55 pmCHS - ORD
2 stops23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:10 amORD - CHS
1 stop12h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1810:18 pmCHS - ORD
1 stop27h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/218:26 pmORD - CHS
1 stop11h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$293
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:49 pmCHS - ORD
1 stop14h 19mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/157:10 amORD - CHS
1 stop12h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$294
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Thu 12/119:49 pmCHS - ORD
2 stops18h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/144:38 pmORD - CHS
3 stops27h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$296

Find flight deals from Charleston to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Charleston to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated December 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$61
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$352 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charleston to Illinois that are best for you.

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Charleston

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlestonSt. Louis

CHS - STL

CHSSTL

Charleston

Wed 12/31

5:10 am-8:35 am

1 stop4h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/7

3:54 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$159

CharlestonSt. Louis

CHS - STL

CHSSTL

Charleston

Wed 1/21

11:40 am-6:45 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/28

11:30 am-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$178

CharlestonSt. Louis

CHS - STL

CHSSTL

Charleston

Tue 1/27

3:01 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/30

8:22 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$185

CharlestonSt. Louis

CHS - STL

CHSSTL

Charleston

Mon 1/26

3:02 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/29

7:10 am-11:48 am

1 stop3h 38m

$201

CharlestonSt. Louis

CHS - STL

CHSSTL

Charleston

Thu 1/22

3:11 pm-10:23 am

2 stops20h 12m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/25

5:42 pm-8:43 am

1 stop14h 01m

$203

CharlestonSt. Louis

CHS - STL

CHSSTL

Charleston

Mon 1/26

3:21 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/30

8:22 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$207

CharlestonSt. Louis

CHS - STL

CHSSTL

Charleston

Sun 1/25

3:01 pm-9:21 am

1 stop19h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/30

8:22 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$212

CharlestonSt. Louis

CHS - STL

CHSSTL

Charleston

Fri 2/13

5:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/17

7:41 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$223

CharlestonMoline

CHS - MLI

CHSMLI

Charleston

Sat 1/24

1:10 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 1/28

5:51 am-11:48 am

1 stop4h 57m

$260

CharlestonSt. Louis

CHS - STL

CHSSTL

Charleston

Sun 1/11

7:42 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/13

9:25 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$276

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Best time to book a flight from Charleston to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charleston to Illinois

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Illinois (average of $76). Flying from Charleston to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 CHS to IL?

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

When flying from Charleston to Illinois, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charleston to Illinois 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 Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Charleston to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

The most flights from CHS to USIL are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated December 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Charleston to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
4,254 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
8,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
9,065 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
11,044 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
8,161 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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 Charleston to Illinois. 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 from for flights from Charleston to Illinois?

    Charleston (CHS), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Charleston to Illinois.

  • How long is the flight from Charleston to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Charleston to Illinois can take about 4h 25m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $159. The distance between Charleston and Illinois is about 705 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $80. Southwest flights start at $92 while deals on American Airlines start at $112 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Charleston to Illinois?

    Most travelers choose Charleston - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Charleston - Chicago Midway or Charleston - Lambert-St Louis when deciding on the best route from Charleston to Illinois.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Charleston to Illinois?

    Consider Qatar Airways (91%), ANA (88%) or Envoy Air (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Charleston to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charleston to Illinois?

    On average you can expect to pay $770 for a flight from Charleston to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $134 while the most popular route, (Charleston - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $130.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charleston to Illinois 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 Charleston to Illinois?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Illinois (average of $76). Flying from Charleston to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $235). 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 4 airlines flying from Charleston to Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Charleston to Illinois. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$135Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$190Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$368Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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