How many flights depart from Illinois to Charleston on average per day?

As of May 2026, there are 22 flights per day flying from Illinois to Charleston. The most common time of day flights depart is 2:00PM, with 47% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Charleston?

Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Charleston

How long does it take to fly to Charleston?

On average, it takes 2h 03m to fly from Illinois to Charleston if you fly out of Chicago (the most popular airport in Illinois) and into Charleston (the most popular airport in Charleston). If you’re flying out of Moline and into Charleston, then the flight time is around 4h 39m.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Charleston on average per week?

As of May 2026, there are 158 flights per week flying from Illinois to Charleston. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Charleston?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Charleston from Illinois according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Charleston. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Charleston on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Charleston Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Charleston Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Charleston Airport?

As of May 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Charleston Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Charleston Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Illinois to Charleston Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Charleston Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Charleston Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Charleston Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:15 pm - 6:15 pm

STL

CHS

2h 00mnonstop

1:50 pm - 3:00 pm

CHS

STL

2h 10mnonstop

$237Southwest

Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17

5:20 pm - 8:15 pm

STL

CHS

1h 55mnonstop

4:45 pm - 5:50 pm

CHS

STL

2h 05mnonstop

$239Southwest

Sat, May 30 - Thu, Jun 4

4:10 pm - 8:38 am

STL

CHS

15h 28m

1 stop

3:23 pm - 8:52 am

CHS

STL

42h 29m

2 stops

$250Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24

5:40 pm - 11:58 pm

STL

CHS

5h 18m

1 stop

6:06 am - 10:37 am

CHS

STL

5h 31m

1 stop

$259American Airlines

Sat, May 30 - Thu, Jun 4

5:56 am - 1:43 pm

MLI

CHS

6h 47m

1 stop

1:05 pm - 4:22 pm

CHS

MLI

4h 17m

1 stop

$261Delta

Sat, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 21

5:00 am - 11:01 am

ORD

CHS

5h 01m

1 stop

12:26 pm - 2:02 pm

CHS

ORD

2h 36mnonstop

$267American Airlines

Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 17

4:49 pm - 8:38 am

ORD

CHS

14h 49m

1 stop

6:00 am - 12:02 pm

CHS

ORD

31h 02m

2 stops

$273Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

9:48 am - 3:58 pm

ORD

CHS

5h 10m

1 stop

5:10 am - 10:13 am

CHS

ORD

6h 03m

1 stop

$277Delta

Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 23

1:13 pm - 9:48 pm

PIA

CHS

7h 35m

1 stop

3:08 pm - 7:41 pm

CHS

PIA

5h 33m

1 stop

$374United Airlines

Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 11

2:33 pm - 9:51 pm

PIA

CHS

6h 18m

1 stop

6:00 am - 12:38 pm

CHS

PIA

7h 38m

1 stop

$399United Airlines

Wed, Jun 24 - Sat, Jun 27

Southwest flights from Illinois to Charleston

Our best Southwest deals on Illinois to Charleston flight tickets

Southwest

Jun 10

STL3:15 pmLambert-St Louis

2h 00m

CHS6:15 pmCharleston

Jun 17

CHS1:50 pmCharleston

2h 10m

STL3:00 pmLambert-St Louis

$237

Southwest

May 30

STL5:20 pmLambert-St Louis

1h 55m

CHS8:15 pmCharleston

Jun 4

CHS4:45 pmCharleston

2h 05m

STL5:50 pmLambert-St Louis

$239

Southwest

Jun 3

STL3:45 pmLambert-St Louis

4h 20m

1 stop

CHS9:05 pmCharleston

Jun 10

CHS1:50 pmCharleston

2h 10m

STL3:00 pmLambert-St Louis

$247

American Airlines flights from Illinois to Charleston

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American Airlines

May 30

STL5:40 pmLambert-St Louis

5h 18m

1 stop

CHS11:58 pmCharleston

Jun 4

CHS6:06 amCharleston

5h 31m

1 stop

STL10:37 amLambert-St Louis

$259

American Airlines

Jun 9

ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 01m

1 stop

CHS11:01 amCharleston

Jun 17

CHS12:26 pmCharleston

2h 36m

ORD2:02 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$267

American Airlines

Aug 4

ORD8:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 24m

CHS11:54 amCharleston

Aug 13

CHS6:47 amCharleston

6h 29m

1 stop

ORD12:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$271

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Wed 6/10

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Sat 5/30

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Nonstop1h 55m

Charleston

Thu 6/4

4:45 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$239

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STL - CHS

STLCHS

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/19

4:10 pm-8:38 am

1 stop15h 28m

Charleston

Mon 8/24

3:23 pm-8:52 am

2 stops42h 29m

$250

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STL - CHS

STLCHS

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/30

5:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Charleston

Thu 6/4

6:06 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 31m

$259

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MLI - CHS

MLICHS

Moline Quad-City

Sat 7/11

5:56 am-1:43 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Charleston

Tue 7/21

1:05 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$261

ChicagoCharleston

ORD - CHS

ORDCHS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

5:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 01m

Charleston

Wed 6/17

12:26 pm-2:02 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$267

ChicagoCharleston

ORD - CHS

ORDCHS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

4:49 pm-8:38 am

1 stop14h 49m

Charleston

Wed 9/23

6:00 am-12:02 pm

2 stops31h 02m

$273

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ORD - CHS

ORDCHS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/17

9:48 am-3:58 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Charleston

Tue 6/23

5:10 am-10:13 am

1 stop6h 03m

$277

PeoriaCharleston

PIA - CHS

PIACHS

Greater Peoria

Thu 7/9

1:13 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Charleston

Sat 7/11

3:08 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$374

PeoriaCharleston

PIA - CHS

PIACHS

Greater Peoria

Wed 6/24

2:33 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Charleston

Sat 6/27

6:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$399

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Charleston?

The cheapest month to fly to Charleston from Illinois is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $101, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Charleston, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $104.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Charleston?

The cheapest day to depart from Illinois to Charleston is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Charleston on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $342. The most expensive day to fly to Charleston is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $403.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Charleston?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Charleston is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $365. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Charleston, so prices are often more expensive at around $381 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Charleston flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Charleston?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Charleston from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Charleston for around $377 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Charleston from Illinois for as low as $293 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Charleston flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Illinois to Charleston.

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Best Price Found	$132
Fastest flight time	1h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Charleston	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Charleston from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $132. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Charleston found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $322.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Charleston takes 1h 55m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Charleston every day.

There is 1 airport in Charleston. From Illinois there are direct flights to Charleston (CHS).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Charleston Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Charleston Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Charleston Airport?
As of May 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Charleston Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Charleston Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Illinois to Charleston Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Charleston Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Charleston Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Charleston Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Charleston?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Illinois to Charleston is Airbus A319, representing 20.44% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 at 19.33%, Embraer 175 at 16.79%, and Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) at 16.37%.

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Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $109	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,631 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $149	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,450 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $153	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,296 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $206	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,662 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $230	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,706 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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