$117 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Charleston - Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Charleston flights:

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

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

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Charleston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Charleston usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Charleston (CHS).

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Charleston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $196 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $384 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Charleston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 15% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Charleston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $342 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $409, a difference of $67. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Charleston flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Charleston:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:26 am
• Latest: departs at 9:12 pm and lands at 11:38 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 43% above the route average of $382. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Charleston takes 2h 26m, covering 760 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $242 to $1,774. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 28m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 38m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Alamo
• Economy Rent a Car
• Avis
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Charleston range from $324 to $464, with an average of $382 over the past 12 months. Anything below $324 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Charleston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.