Domestic route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Charleston
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS). 760 miles, 2h nonstop.
ORD to CHS at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 760 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAMX3 airlinesAmerican, United, Breeze Airways
- Nonstop flights per day
- 9all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadCharleston vs Chicago
Chicago to Charleston
Round trips from $65
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 2.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Charleston
3 airlines fly nonstop with 9 departures a day combined, plus 4 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via BWI, BNA, STL · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DTW, ATL · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Atlanta (ATL)DLNKF93 airlines
- Detroit (DTW)DLNK2 airlines
- Baltimore (BWI)WN1 airline
- Nashville (BNA)WN1 airline
- St. Louis (STL)WN1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United and Breeze all fly ORD to CHS nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
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Search Chicago to CharlestonChicago to Charleston: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Charleston?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Charleston (CHS) takes about 2h gate to gate, covering 760 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to CHS?
American Airlines, United Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Charleston (CHS), with 9 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ATL, DTW and BWI.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Charleston?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Charleston (CHS), starting at $65 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Charleston flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Charleston?
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and CHS on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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