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

• Earliest: departs at 9:40 am and lands at 12:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 11:45 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Charleston takes 2h 30m, 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 Houston to Charleston range from $366 to $575, with an average of $442 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 93% above the $442 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $205 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $468 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Houston to Charleston flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to Charleston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning 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 $140 to $1,182. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Houston to Charleston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Charleston Airport (CHS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $76 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Economy Rent a Car
• Avis
• Thrifty

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Charleston route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 17m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Houston to Charleston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $370 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $477, a difference of $107.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 4h 43m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 12m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Among airlines operating Houston to Charleston flights:

• United Airlines: 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 First 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.