Flights from Columbus to Charleston
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 5h 53m
- two tickets, via Washington
- $323
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 525 mi (845 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
5h 53m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $470
Via Charlotte
5h 55m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $524
Via Washington
6h 19m
with the connection
Columbus to Washington
flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Charleston: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Charleston
flight 1h 54m
two ticketsfrom $323
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 Columbus to cities closest to Charleston
Columbus to Charlotte
Charlotte: 177 mi (285 km) from Charleston, flight 1h 41m
from $80
Columbus to Raleigh
Raleigh: 220 mi (354 km) from Charleston, flight 1h 25m
from $74
Columbus to Atlanta
Atlanta: 266 mi (428 km) from Charleston, flight 1h 40m
from $125
Columbus to Orlando
Orlando: 306 mi (492 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 15m
from $41
Columbus to Tampa
Tampa: 366 mi (589 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 16m
from $133
Columbus to Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda: 423 mi (681 km) from Charleston, flight 2h 25m
from $351
To Charleston from cities closest to Columbus
Washington to Charleston
Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 1h 54m
from $128
Nashville to Charleston
Nashville: 334 mi (537 km) from Columbus, flight 1h 30m
from $200
Charlotte to Charleston
Charlotte: 348 mi (560 km) from Columbus, flight 1h 14m
from $161
Philadelphia to Charleston
Philadelphia: 415 mi (668 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 6m
from $143
Atlanta to Charleston
Atlanta: 436 mi (702 km) from Columbus, flight 1h 13m
from $119
New York to Charleston
New York: 476 mi (766 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 23m
from $127
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Columbus to Charleston?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Columbus to Charleston?
Via Atlanta: 1h 40m to the connection, 1h 13m after it, about 5h 53m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Columbus to Charleston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $323. 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 Columbus and Charleston?
Atlanta (5h 53m total), Charlotte (5h 55m total) and Washington (6h 19m total).
How far is Charleston from Columbus?
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.