Charleston Airport Hit: 40 Flights Canceled to JFK, Chicago & LaGuardia

Quick Summary

Charleston International Airport (KCHS) in South Carolina has recorded 40 confirmed flight cancellations across multiple consecutive days in March 2026

JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Endeavor Air, Republic Airways, SkyWest, Mesa Airlines, and Breeze Airways are all affected carriers

Routes grounded span John F. Kennedy International (KJFK), LaGuardia (KLGA), Chicago O'Hare (KORD), Fort Lauderdale (KFLL), Boston, Nashville, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Detroit, Philadelphia, Reagan National, Dulles, Houston, and Westchester County

Passengers are urged to check live flight status now, rebook via airline apps, and claim U.S. DOT full refund rights on all canceled domestic services

Charleston International Airport (KCHS) in Charleston, South Carolina has been struck by a sustained wave of flight cancellations covering 40 confirmed departures across multiple consecutive days in March 2026. The groundings — hitting routes to New York (JFK and LaGuardia), Chicago O'Hare, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, Nashville, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Detroit, Philadelphia, Reagan National, Washington Dulles, Houston, and Westchester County — have left thousands of passengers stranded and airlines scrambling to rebook across one of the Southeast's busiest mid-size airports.

The disruptions span Tuesday through the following Monday, with Monday and Sunday recording the highest individual day cancellation counts. The cancellations have been attributed to operational challenges, maintenance constraints, and air traffic control delays. Affected carriers include JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Endeavor Air (Delta Connection), Republic Airways, SkyWest, Mesa Airlines (United Express), and Breeze Airways.

Monday: Eight Cancellations Hit KCHS in a Single Day

Monday recorded the highest single-day cancellation toll, with eight flights grounded across the morning and afternoon windows:

JBU1274 (JetBlue, BCS3/A220-300) — JFK, 8:58 PM EDT
EDV5108 (Endeavor Air, CRJ9) — LaGuardia, 6:58 PM EDT
EDV5200 (Endeavor Air, CRJ9) — JFK, 5:51 PM EDT
DAL2785 (Delta, BCS3) — Boston Logan, 4:22 PM EDT
RPA5705 (Republic Airways, E75L) — LaGuardia, 2:59 PM EDT
EDV5015 (Endeavor Air, CRJ9) — JFK, 12:44 PM EDT
NKS1056 (Spirit Airlines, A320) — Fort Lauderdale, 8:07 AM EDT
EDV5093 (Endeavor Air, CRJ9) — LaGuardia, 7:00 AM EDT

Four of Monday's eight cancellations were Endeavor Air CRJ9 services — Delta Connection's regional jets serving JFK and LaGuardia — effectively severing Charleston's New York metro connectivity for the day across both major New York airports.

Sunday: Chicago, Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Fort Lauderdale All Grounded

Sunday produced 13 cancellations, with the heaviest impact falling on Chicago O'Hare routes and Atlanta services. Four separate carriers had Chicago O'Hare flights grounded on Sunday: Republic Airways (RPA3695, E170) at 6:45 PM, Envoy Air (ENY4281, E170) at 5:26 PM, United Airlines (UAL1094, B737) at 4:55 PM, Republic Airways (RPA3441, E170) at 12:46 PM, and Envoy Air (ENY3931, E170) at 12:23 PM — five Chicago cancellations alone on a single Sunday.

Delta Air Lines grounded four Atlanta services across Sunday's early morning window: DAL2124 (B739) at 6:30 AM, DAL3055 (B739) at 5:27 AM, DAL3107 (B739) at 12:29 PM, and DAL2179 (B739) at 2:26 PM — a near-complete shutdown of Charleston–Atlanta Delta capacity for the day.

Additional Sunday cancellations included Southwest (SWA854, B737) to Nashville at 8:45 PM, Delta (DAL2463, B712) to Minneapolis at 2:47 PM, United (UAL1427, A320) to Chicago O'Hare at 8:15 AM, Mesa Airlines (ASH4013, E75L) to Houston Bush at 6:40 AM, and Spirit (NKS1056, A20N) to Fort Lauderdale at 8:07 AM.

Recurring Cancellations: Same Flights Grounded Across Multiple Days

Several flight numbers were grounded on multiple consecutive days, signaling persistent aircraft or crew rotation issues rather than one-off events:

EDV5108 (Endeavor Air CRJ9, LaGuardia) — canceled Wednesday, Thursday, and Monday at 6:58 PM EDT
EDV5093 (Endeavor Air CRJ9, LaGuardia) — canceled Saturday and Monday at 7:00 AM EDT
EDV5445 (Endeavor Air CRJ9, JFK) — canceled Friday and Saturday at 6:00 AM EDT
JIA5159 (Trans States/JIA CRJ9, Reagan National) — canceled Wednesday and Thursday at 7:27 PM EDT
NKS1056 (Spirit A320/A20N, Fort Lauderdale) — canceled Sunday and Monday
DAL3107 (Delta B739, Atlanta) — canceled Saturday and Sunday

The repeated grounding of EDV5108 on three separate days at the same departure time is among the most significant recurring patterns — pointing to a structural rotation issue on Endeavor Air's Charleston–LaGuardia service.

Full Canceled Flight Log

Flight	Aircraft	Destination	Scheduled Departure
JBU1274	BCS3	John F. Kennedy (KJFK)	Mon 08:58 PM EDT
EDV5108	CRJ9	LaGuardia (KLGA)	Mon 06:58 PM EDT
EDV5200	CRJ9	John F. Kennedy (KJFK)	Mon 05:51 PM EDT
DAL2785	BCS3	Boston Logan (KBOS)	Mon 04:22 PM EDT
RPA5705	E75L	LaGuardia (KLGA)	Mon 02:59 PM EDT
EDV5015	CRJ9	John F. Kennedy (KJFK)	Mon 12:44 PM EDT
NKS1056	A320	Fort Lauderdale (KFLL)	Mon 08:07 AM EDT
EDV5093	CRJ9	LaGuardia (KLGA)	Mon 07:00 AM EDT
SWA854	B737	Nashville (KBNA)	Sun 08:45 PM EDT
RPA3695	E170	Chicago O'Hare (KORD)	Sun 06:45 PM EDT
ENY4281	E170	Chicago O'Hare (KORD)	Sun 05:26 PM EDT
UAL1094	B737	Chicago O'Hare (KORD)	Sun 04:55 PM EDT
DAL2463	B712	Minneapolis/St Paul (KMSP)	Sun 02:47 PM EDT
RPA3441	E170	Chicago O'Hare (KORD)	Sun 12:46 PM EDT
ENY3931	E170	Chicago O'Hare (KORD)	Sun 12:23 PM EDT
NKS1056	A20N	Fort Lauderdale (KFLL)	Sun 08:07 AM EDT
DAL2179	B739	Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL)	Sun 02:26 PM EDT
DAL3107	B739	Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL)	Sun 12:29 PM EDT
UAL1427	A320	Chicago O'Hare (KORD)	Sun 08:15 AM EDT
ASH4013	E75L	Houston Bush (KIAH)	Sun 06:40 AM EDT
DAL2124	B739	Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL)	Sun 06:30 AM EDT
DAL3055	B739	Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL)	Sun 05:27 AM EDT
JIA5167	CRJ9	Philadelphia (KPHL)	Sat 11:29 AM EDT
JIA5075	CRJ7	Reagan National (KDCA)	Sat 07:13 AM EDT
EDV5093	CRJ9	LaGuardia (KLGA)	Sat 07:00 AM EDT
EDV5445	CRJ9	John F. Kennedy (KJFK)	Sat 06:00 AM EDT
SKW3780	CRJ9	Detroit Metro (KDTW)	Sat 06:23 PM EST
DAL3107	B739	Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL)	Sat 01:26 PM EST
SKW3761	CRJ9	Detroit Metro (KDTW)	Sat 11:39 AM EST
RPA3635	E170	Washington Dulles (KIAD)	Fri 07:47 PM EDT
MXY909	BCS3	Westchester County (KHPN)	Fri 06:49 PM EDT
JIA5148	CRJ7	Reagan National (KDCA)	Fri 05:20 PM EDT
EDV5445	CRJ9	John F. Kennedy (KJFK)	Fri 06:00 AM EDT
JIA5159	CRJ9	Reagan National (KDCA)	Thu 07:27 PM EDT
EDV5108	CRJ9	LaGuardia (KLGA)	Thu 06:58 PM EDT
RPA5723	E75L	LaGuardia (KLGA)	Thu 11:15 AM EDT
JIA5159	CRJ9	Reagan National (KDCA)	Wed 07:27 PM EDT
EDV5108	CRJ9	LaGuardia (KLGA)	Wed 06:58 PM EDT
ENY3571	E170	Chicago O'Hare (KORD)	Wed 07:10 AM EDT
SKW5784	E75L	Chicago O'Hare (KORD)	Tue 06:45 PM EDT

Key Facts at a Glance

40 total flights canceled at Charleston International Airport (KCHS) spanning Tuesday through Monday in March 2026
Monday: 8 cancellations — the highest single-day total, including 4 Endeavor Air CRJ9s to JFK and LaGuardia
Sunday: 13 cancellations — including 5 Chicago O'Hare services and 4 Delta Atlanta departures
EDV5108 (LaGuardia) grounded on three separate days at the same departure time — the most-recurring flight in the disruption
Chicago O'Hare (KORD) is the most-canceled mainland destination — grounded across Envoy Air, Republic Airways, United, SkyWest, and Endeavor Air
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL) lost 5 Delta B739 services across Saturday and Sunday
Carriers affected: JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Endeavor Air, Republic Airways, SkyWest, Mesa Airlines, Breeze Airways (MXY), Trans States/JIA
Aircraft types grounded: BCS3, CRJ9, CRJ7, E75L, E170, B737, B739, B712, A320, A20N

What This Means for Travelers

Charleston's air connectivity is heavily dependent on hub connections through Atlanta, Chicago, and New York — and all three corridors were simultaneously disrupted during this event. Passengers needing to reach international destinations via Atlanta (Delta hub), Chicago O'Hare (United and American hub), or JFK (international gateway) face compounded delays: a missed first leg to the hub typically means missing the onward international connection as well.

The five simultaneous Chicago O'Hare cancellations on Sunday — across three separate carriers — effectively eliminated Charleston's access to the United hub for an entire day. Travelers bound for international connections through O'Hare on Sunday should assume a minimum 24-hour delay in their total itinerary.

For New York-bound passengers, the Monday grounding of four Endeavor Air CRJ9 services to JFK and LaGuardia — in addition to Republic Airways and JetBlue services — means that virtually all direct Charleston–New York metro air options were eliminated in a single day. Ground alternatives (Amtrak's Palmetto and Silver Meteor services) or rerouting through Charlotte Douglas (CLT) may provide viable recovery options.

Travel Tips for Affected KCHS Passengers

Check your flight status now via your airline's app before traveling to the airport
Rebook online immediately — demand on rebooking slots spikes fast during mass disruption events at regional airports
Claim your full DOT refund if you choose not to travel — U.S. Department of Transportation rules guarantee a full cash reimbursement on any canceled domestic flight
New York-bound passengers: consider Amtrak from Charleston to New York as a same-day fallback — the Palmetto service connects Charleston to Penn Station in approximately 11 hours
Chicago connections: check routing options via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) or Atlanta (ATL) as alternate hub gateways if direct KCHS–KORD capacity is exhausted
Keep all receipts for meals, hotels, and alternate transport to support any reimbursement claim with your airline or travel insurer
Verify travel insurance coverage — trip disruption policies may cover hotel stays and rebooking costs arising from flight cancellations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many flights were canceled at Charleston Airport (KCHS) in March 2026? 40 confirmed flights were canceled at Charleston International Airport across multiple consecutive days in March 2026, spanning Tuesday through the following Monday. Monday and Sunday recorded the highest single-day cancellation counts at 8 and 13 respectively.

Which airlines canceled flights at Charleston in March 2026? JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Endeavor Air (Delta Connection), Republic Airways (United Express/American Eagle), SkyWest, Mesa Airlines (United Express), Breeze Airways, and Trans States/JIA all recorded cancellations at KCHS during this disruption period.

Which destinations were most affected by Charleston cancellations? Chicago O'Hare (KORD) was the most-canceled destination, with seven separate cancellations across multiple carriers and days. LaGuardia (KLGA) and John F. Kennedy International (KJFK) were the next most affected, with multiple Endeavor Air and Republic Airways services grounded. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (KATL) lost five Delta departures across Saturday and Sunday.

Am I entitled to a refund for my canceled Charleston flight? Yes. Under U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, passengers hold an unconditional right to a full cash refund on any canceled domestic U.S. flight if they choose not to rebook. Contact your airline's customer service directly to initiate the refund. Airlines are also required to provide meal vouchers during significant delays and hotel accommodation where disruptions fall within their operational control.

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Disclaimer: Flight cancellation data is based on operational records from the disruption period in March 2026. Flight numbers, schedules, aircraft types, and carrier assignments are sourced from publicly reported data and are subject to change. Always verify your individual flight status directly with your airline before traveling to the airport. U.S. DOT passenger rights eligibility varies by individual circumstance and stated cancellation cause — contact your airline directly for claim-specific guidance.