Direct flights from Charleston (CHS) to Washington (DCA): 12 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 61% of the last 23 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 23 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 715 km, an estimated 1 hour 25 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Charleston and Washington. Updated 15 September 2026 at 00:12 UTC.
CHSCharlestonsmooth · +9
DCAWashingtonsmooth · +0
715 km · ~1h 25m est.
dep bank 06:00–19:4312x weekly
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 12x weekly · nonstop
61% on time
of the last 23 operated CHS → DCA flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Charleston to Washington route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop CHS to DCA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at CHS is the weaker end, route health score 93/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on CHS–DCA?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:00 and evening departures around 19:24 from CHS. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the DCA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from CHS to DCA?
Great-circle distance is 715 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 80–91 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does CHS–DCA fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 45 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.