United States Β· 761 miles (1,225 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Charleston (CHS) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Charleston (CHS) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Charleston (CHS): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 761 miles (1,225 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cincinnati, Charlotte and Louisville and more.

How many miles ORD 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines10,000$30.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines12,000$5.60–355.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, 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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to CHS

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ORD to CHS with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to CHS with one stop

38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Richmond (RIC)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Baltimore (BWI)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
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See all 38 in Routes

ORD to CHS: common questions

How many miles does ORD to CHS cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). 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 ORD to CHS?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Charleston (CHS).

How far is Chicago from Charleston by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Charleston (CHS) are 761 miles (1,225 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to CHS award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Charleston?

The most direct connections are through Cincinnati (CVG), Charlotte (CLT), Louisville (SDF), Columbus (CMH) and Nashville (BNA). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.

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.