How to get from Charleston to Columbus: connecting flights, about 5h 46m total

Flights from Charleston to Columbus

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Charlotte: 5h 46m
two tickets, via Washington: $209
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 525 mi (845 km)

fastest

Via Charlotte

5h 46m

with the connection

Charleston to Charlotte flight 1h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Columbus flight 1h 31m

Via Washington

6h 8m

with the connection

Charleston to Washington flight 1h 37m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Columbus: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Columbus flight 1h 31m

two ticketsfrom $209

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Charleston to cities closest to Columbus

Charleston to Buffalo Buffalo: 294 mi (473 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 23m Charleston to Washington Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 1h 37m from $126 Charleston to Charlotte Charlotte: 348 mi (560 km) from Columbus, flight 1h 15m from $86 Charleston to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 415 mi (668 km) from Columbus, flight 1h 53m from $200 Charleston to New York New York: 476 mi (766 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 5m from $83 Charleston to Newburgh Newburgh: 478 mi (769 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 8m

To Columbus from cities closest to Charleston

Charlotte to Columbus Charlotte: 177 mi (285 km) from Charleston, flight 1h 31m Raleigh to Columbus Raleigh: 220 mi (354 km) from Charleston, flight 1h 28m from $126 Atlanta to Columbus Atlanta: 266 mi (428 km) from Charleston, flight 1h 33m from $145 Orlando to Columbus Orlando: 306 mi (492 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 20m from $66 Tampa to Columbus Tampa: 366 mi (589 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 20m from $74 Punta Gorda to Columbus Punta Gorda: 423 mi (681 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 24m from $80

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Charleston to Columbus?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Charlotte.

What is the fastest way to fly from Charleston to Columbus?

Via Charlotte: 1h 15m to the connection, 1h 31m after it, about 5h 46m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Charleston to Columbus with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $209. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Charleston and Columbus?

Charlotte (5h 46m total) and Washington (6h 8m total).

How far is Columbus from Charleston?

525 mi (845 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.