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Flights from Charleston to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Charleston to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Dallas, about 5h 29m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 29m
CHSCOUDFW

Charleston to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey5h 29mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Charleston to Columbia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHS Chicago (ORD) COU
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sat16:00 CHS17:01 ORD2h 29m connection19:30 ORD20:29 COUAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
14 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 29m
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CHS Dallas (DFW) COU
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun16:30 CHS17:56 DFW2h 19m connection20:15 DFW21:37 COUAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 07m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,294 km804 miles
Journey time
5h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hColumbia vs Charleston
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
CHS → COU

Flights from Charleston to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Charleston to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Charleston to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,294 km.
Where do you change planes between Charleston and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Charleston and Columbia?
Charleston: Charleston International Airport (CHS). Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
What is the time difference between Charleston and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour behind Charleston.

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