Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Charleston (CHI - CHS)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Charleston and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$265	American Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Charleston is currently $265
Cheapest one-way flight	$119	American Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Charleston is currently $119
Cheapest nonstop flights	$265	American Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Charleston is currently $265
Last-minute weekend getaway	$387	United Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Charleston is currently $387
Cheapest business class flights	$468	American Nonstop 3 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Charleston is currently $468

Fastest flight	2 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Charleston takes 2 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Charleston is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–360
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $290–480

Popular airlines from Chicago to Charleston

American

Nonstop

from $265

Typical price: $260–495

20 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CHS Every day

688 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CHS Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $275

Typical price: $275–520

8 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - CHS Every day

1241 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CHS Every day
United

Nonstop

from $265

Typical price: $260–510

26 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CHS Every day

238 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CHS Every day
Delta

from $285

Typical price: $295–600

885 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CHS Every day
JetBlue

from $483

Typical price: $370–1,050

22 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CHS Every day
Alaska

from $786

Typical price: $590–1,450

8 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CHS Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Charleston

Charleston International Airport (CHS)

Charleston United States 28 min 10 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte United States 3 hr 12 min 177 mi
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)

Savannah United States 2 hr 2 min 86 mi
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)

Myrtle Beach United States 2 hr 85 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Charleston

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Charleston are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $155 to $360.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Charleston recently found on Google Flights was with American from $265. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $119.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Charleston is $265, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Charleston is $275, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Charleston is $265, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Charleston is $285, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Charleston is $483, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Charleston is $786, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Charleston starts at $265 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $119 and departs on Wed, May 27.

2 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Charleston.

Most visitors arrive Mar–Oct, though summers (Jun–Aug) are hot and humid. Hurricanes are possible Jun–Nov. Local events include the Charleston Food & Wine Festival (Mar), Spoleto USA arts festival (May–Jun) and the Fall Tour of Homes (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Charleston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Charleston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Charleston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 26 nonstop flights and 238 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 8 nonstop flights and 1,241 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Charleston are:

American offers 20 nonstop flights and 688 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .
Delta offers 885 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .
JetBlue offers 22 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .
Alaska offers 8 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Charleston.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Charleston recently found on Google Flights was with American from $265. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $119.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Charleston is $265, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Charleston is $275, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Charleston is $265, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Charleston is $285, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Charleston is $483, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Charleston is $786, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Charleston.

There are 20 American direct flights from Chicago to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 United direct flights from Chicago to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Charleston at price $387 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Charleston.

There are 20 American direct flights from Chicago to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 United direct flights from Chicago to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Charleston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Charleston start at $265 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Charleston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Charleston start at $468 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Charleston start at $265 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Charleston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Charleston starts at $387 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Charleston at price $387 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Charleston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.