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Flights from Raleigh to Charleston

There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Charleston. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Atlanta, about 2h 14m door to door (161 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 14m
RDUCHSCLT

Raleigh to Charleston at a glance

Fastest journey2h 14mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Raleigh to Charleston

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

1
RDU Charlotte (CLT) CHS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Wed14:15 RDU14:56 CLT0h 49m connection15:45 CLT16:29 CHSAmerican Airlines
61 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 14m
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RDU Atlanta (ATL) CHS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon15:30 RDU16:34 ATL0h 56m connection17:30 ATL18:25 CHSDelta Air Lines
100 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 55m
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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
354 km220 miles
Journey time
2h 14mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneCharleston vs Raleigh
Currency in Charleston
USD
Airports
RDU → CHS

Flights from Raleigh to Charleston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Charleston?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Charlotte and Atlanta. 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 Raleigh to Charleston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 354 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Charleston?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Charlotte, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Charleston?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Charleston: Charleston International Airport (CHS).

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