Flying from New York to Charleston International Airport (CHS): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of New York's main airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to Charleston International Airport (CHS) departing from either of these.
The average length of a direct New York to Charleston International Airport flight is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Charleston (where Charleston International Airport is located) and New York share the UTC-5 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The most popular route is from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Charleston International Airport (CHS), with 34 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from JFK to CHS is the 7:26am JetBlue Airways option. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 7:55pm with Delta Air Lines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to CHS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
With more people on the move during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Nonstop flights from New York to Charleston International Airport (CHS) operate from here.
When jetting out of JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Charleston International Airport with Delta Air Lines.
Delta is the airline most travellers choose for flights from JFK to CHS.
With 72.58% of its services arriving as planned, jetBlue is the top on-time carrier on this route.
JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Charleston International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Catching a flight out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Charleston International Airport (CHS) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to CHS can be booked with United Airlines.
On the EWR to CHS route, United is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Charleston International Airport are more likely to arrive on time with Spirit Airlines compared to other carriers.
With public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to CHS flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from New York to Charleston International Airport departing from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Get set for takeoff with Delta Air Lines. It offers direct New York to CHS plane tickets from LGA.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Delta from LGA to CHS.
With 67.72% of services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the top on-time carrier on this route.
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your New York to Charleston International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive as expected. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Have a late flight from New York to Charleston International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near CHS and be in snooze mode sooner:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your New York to Charleston International Airport flight.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Charleston. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
At the moment, $58 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Charleston International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $115. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to CHS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest New York to Charleston International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from New York to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
June is the busiest month for flights from New York to Charleston International Airport (CHS). Visit Charleston in December for a more laid-back experience.
Book a New York to CHS plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Charleston to range from 24ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Charleston International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 17ºC.
More about Charleston
Start your Charleston trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Charleston International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. International African American Museum, Fort Sumter National Monument and Charleston City Market are top sights which should be on any good Charleston itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Charleston. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Fayetteville, roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Charleston. Airborne and Special Operations Museum, Fayetteville Transportation Museum and David McCune International Art Gallery are among its highlights.