How busy is Charleston International right now?

The TSA wait at CHS is about about 5 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy CHS is right now.

What is the average departure delay at Charleston International?

When departures at CHS (Charleston International) are delayed, the average delay is about 70 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 2.1% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Charleston International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At CHS, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 70 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Charleston International?

CHS is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Charleston International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including CHS. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Q: What are TSA wait times at CHS?

The TSA wait at CHS is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (24-30 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

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Charleston International (CHS) has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. When departures are delayed, the average wait is around 70 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.1% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (24-30 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 80% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes.

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

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Endeavor Air85% on time

Republic Airways85% on time

United Airlines82% on time

Delta Air Lines82% on time

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