Houston (IAH) to Charleston (CHS) flights

An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Charleston (CHS) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Charleston (CHS): United Airlines. The two airports are 923 miles (1,486 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through New Orleans, Atlanta and Charlotte and more.
How many miles IAH to CHS costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $30.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAH to CHS
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book IAH to CHS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAH to CHS with one stop
25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via New Orleans (MSY)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Tampa (TPA)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Breeze Airways



- Via Orlando (MCO)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Breeze Airways



- Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Louisville (SDF)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Fort Myers (RSW)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)United Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways



- Via Saint Louis (STL)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via West Palm Beach (DJT)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways the whole way





- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way




IAH to CHS: common questions
How many miles does IAH to CHS cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), Emirates Skywards (12,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to CHS?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Charleston (CHS).
How far is Houston from Charleston by plane?
Houston (IAH) and Charleston (CHS) are 923 miles (1,486 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAH to CHS award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Houston and Charleston?
The most direct connections are through New Orleans (MSY), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Nashville (BNA) and Tampa (TPA). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







