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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Charleston to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 8:16 am
• Latest: departs at 8:00 pm and lands at 10:56 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Charleston to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Charleston to Houston takes 2h 56m, covering 929 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Charleston to Houston range from $359 to $582, with an average of $428 over the past 12 months. Anything below $359 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 106% above the $428 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $179 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $444 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Charleston to Houston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $185 to $870. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Charleston to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Charleston to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from Charleston to Houston usually depart from Charleston (CHS) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

One-stop flights from Charleston to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Charleston to Houston. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $400 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $530, a difference of $130.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Charleston and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 38m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 08m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Houston is 1 hour behind Charleston (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Charleston to Houston flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.