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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Charleston Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $300. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Charleston.$300 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Charleston on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.
Charleston.$363 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
Charleston.$363 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.
Charleston.$369 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Charleston on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $369, select.
Charleston.$370 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Charleston on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $370, select.
Charleston.$391 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charleston on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $391, select.
Charleston.$415 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $415, select.
Charleston.$503 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Charleston on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.
Charleston.$507 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.
Charleston.$533 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $533, select.
Charleston.$598 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.
Charleston.$601 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $601, select.
Charleston.$614 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Charleston on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From $614, select.
Charleston.$626 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Charleston.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Charleston on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $626, select.
Charleston.$629 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.
Charleston.$998 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Charleston.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Charleston on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $998, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Charleston

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Charleston flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Houston to Charleston: Alternative routes

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Houston to Charleston: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$300
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week50

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Charleston: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Charleston is $300. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Charleston.
United, Southwest Airlines and Air New Zealand fly direct from Houston to Charleston.
As of July 2026, there are 100 flights per week flying from Houston to Charleston.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Charleston is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Charleston Airport on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Charleston but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Charleston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Houston to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know

  • Get your trip planning underway by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Houston to Charleston International Airport (CHS). Explore the options for leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), two of the city's main airports.

  • Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 35 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Houston to Charleston International Airport flight.

  • Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Houston.

  • With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the most popular route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:10pm. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from IAH to CHS is with United Airlines at 7:09pm.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Houston to CHS.

  • With more people on the move during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Go straight to your destination from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Nonstop flights from Houston to Charleston International Airport (CHS) are available from here.

  • When taking off from IAH, you can take a direct flight from Houston to Charleston International Airport with United Airlines.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between IAH and CHS is United.

  • With a reliable 86.3% of services arriving as planned, United is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.

  • IAH is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Charleston International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:

  • When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Catching a flight out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)? Direct Houston to Charleston International Airport (CHS) plane tickets are available from here.

  • Take a direct flight from Houston to CHS with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of HOU.

  • Southwest Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from HOU to CHS.

  • Southwest Airlines has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Charleston International Airport.

  • HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to CHS flight:

  • When it comes to flight punctuality, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

  • HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Charleston International Airport (CHS)

Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston

  • Central Charleston is around 19 kilometres from Charleston International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Charleston International Airport (CHS)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Charleston International Airport is $176. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $300. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to CHS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.

  • Affordable Houston to Charleston International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Houston to CHS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Houston to Charleston International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Houston to Charleston International Airport (CHS)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Houston to Charleston International Airport (CHS). June is the busiest month to visit Charleston. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.

  • The warmest month in Charleston is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Houston to CHS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Charleston International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).

More about Charleston

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Charleston right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Houston to Charleston International Airport:

  • International African American Museum and Fort Sumter National Monument are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Charleston itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Charleston City Market.

Explore more of the United States

  • Charleston has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Charleston, a visit to Charlotte will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.

  • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, head for Fayetteville, roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Charleston. Airborne and Special Operations Museum, Fayetteville Transportation Museum and David McCune International Art Gallery are among its highlights.

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