How to get from Charleston to Detroit

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Charlotte: about 6h 7m including the connection. Other options: via Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Buffalo. Two tickets from $115.

Flights from Charleston to Detroit

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Charlotte
6h 7m
two tickets, via New York
$115
connection options
5
straight-line distance
682 mi (1,097 km)
fastest
Via Charlotte
6h 7m
with the connection
Charleston to Charlotte flight 1h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Charlotte to Detroit flight 1h 52m
Via Washington
6h 17m
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 Detroit: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Detroit flight 1h 40m
two ticketsfrom $255
Via Philadelphia
6h 50m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Philadelphia International, Trenton-Mercer. Departure to Detroit: Philadelphia International.
Philadelphia to Detroit flight 1h 57m
two ticketsfrom $416
Via New York
7h 15m
with the connection
Charleston to New York flight 2h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Detroit: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Detroit flight 2h 10m
two ticketsfrom $115
Via Buffalo
7h 43m
with the connection
Charleston to Buffalo flight 3h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Buffalo to Detroit flight 1h 20m

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Charleston to Detroit?
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 Detroit?
Via Charlotte: 1h 15m to the connection, 1h 52m after it, about 6h 7m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Charleston to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $115. 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 Detroit?
Charlotte (6h 7m total), Washington (6h 17m total), Philadelphia (6h 50m total), New York (7h 15m total) and Buffalo (7h 43m total).
How far is Detroit from Charleston?
682 mi (1,097 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.