Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston (CHS) flights

An economy award from Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston (CHS) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston (CHS): American Airlines. The two airports are 169 miles (272 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 18 ways to fly it with one stop, through Atlanta, Richmond and Norfolk and more.
How many miles CLT to CHS costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CLT to CHS
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book CLT to CHS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
CLT to CHS with one stop
18 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Richmond (RIC)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Orlando (MCO)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Breeze Airways



- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways



- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way



CLT to CHS: common questions
How many miles does CLT to CHS cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CLT to CHS?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston (CHS).
How far is Charlotte from Charleston by plane?
Charlotte (CLT) and Charleston (CHS) are 169 miles (272 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CLT to CHS award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Charlotte and Charleston?
The most direct connections are through Atlanta (ATL), Richmond (RIC), Norfolk (ORF), Dulles (IAD) and Nashville (BNA). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







