Charleston

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Flights to Charleston in 2025

Find the latest flights to Charleston in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on julio 3, 2025.

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$188

Round-trip from

$88

One-way from

$43

Good round-trip deal

$111 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
From New York to Charleston
One-way flight from New York to Charleston (CHS)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Charleston. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on julio 3, 2025.

jue. 9/44:01 pmEWR - CHS
Nonstop2h 09mSpirit Airlines
dom. 9/77:05 pmCHS - EWR
Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$88
vie. 9/1912:24 pmSWF - CHS
Nonstop2h 29mBreeze Airways
lun. 9/229:37 amCHS - SWF
Nonstop2h 07mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/3$118
sáb. 7/192:30 pmJFK - CHS
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
mar. 7/227:00 amCHS - JFK
Nonstop2h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/3$147
sáb. 8/24:45 pmLGA - CHS
Nonstop2h 25mDelta
sáb. 8/91:45 pmCHS - LGA
Nonstop2h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/3$147
jue. 8/289:02 pmEWR - CHS
Nonstop2h 28mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/66:00 amCHS - EWR
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$148
lun. 8/48:00 amJFK - CHS
Nonstop2h 15mJetBlue
mié. 8/611:00 amCHS - JFK
Nonstop1h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 7/3$157
lun. 7/216:00 amLGA - CHS
1 stop8h 45mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 7/269:48 pmCHS - LGA
1 stop12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$160
sáb. 10/253:25 pmLGA - CHS
Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines
lun. 10/277:00 amCHS - LGA
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$163
mié. 7/166:30 amJFK - CHS
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 7/195:00 amCHS - JFK
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$170
mié. 8/136:00 amLGA - CHS
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
mié. 8/137:38 pmCHS - LGA
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$181
jue. 9/47:15 amLGA - CHS
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
lun. 10/610:35 amCHS - LGA
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$187
lun. 7/211:28 pmSWF - CHS
Nonstop2h 22mMultiple Airlines
lun. 7/289:38 amCHS - SWF
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$260

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Price

NewarkCharleston

EWR - CHS

EWRCHS

Newark

jue. 9/4

4:01 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Charleston

dom. 9/7

7:05 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$88

New WindsorCharleston

SWF - CHS

SWFCHS

New Windsor Stewart

vie. 9/19

12:24 pm-2:53 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Charleston

lun. 9/22

9:37 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$118

New YorkCharleston

JFK - CHS

JFKCHS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 7/19

2:30 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Charleston

mar. 7/22

7:00 am-9:04 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$147

New YorkCharleston

LGA - CHS

LGACHS

New York LaGuardia

sáb. 8/2

4:45 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Charleston

sáb. 8/9

1:45 pm-3:52 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$147

NewarkCharleston

EWR - CHS

EWRCHS

Newark

jue. 8/28

9:02 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Charleston

sáb. 9/6

6:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$148

New YorkCharleston

JFK - CHS

JFKCHS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 8/4

8:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Charleston

lun. 8/11

6:59 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$157

New YorkCharleston

LGA - CHS

LGACHS

New York LaGuardia

lun. 7/21

6:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Charleston

sáb. 7/26

9:48 pm-10:00 am

1 stop12h 12m

$160

New YorkCharleston

LGA - CHS

LGACHS

New York LaGuardia

sáb. 10/25

3:25 pm-5:53 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Charleston

lun. 10/27

7:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$163

New YorkCharleston

JFK - CHS

JFKCHS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 7/16

6:30 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Charleston

sáb. 7/19

5:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$170

New YorkCharleston

LGA - CHS

LGACHS

New York LaGuardia

mié. 8/13

6:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

Charleston

mié. 8/13

7:38 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$181

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The best insider tips for flights to Charleston

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Charleston trip
Airlines
American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers more legroom and priority boarding.


Flagship Business class includes lie-flat seats and chef-curated meals on international flights.

JetBlue

JetBlue offers free onboard Wifi and screens at every seat for entertainment.


Blue Basic fares now include one free carry-on bag, but changes incur fees.

Read more about JetBlueby Blane Bachelor
Delta

Delta Comfort+ offers extra legroom and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights for SkyMiles members.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Breeze Airways

Breeze's Extra Legroom seats offer more comfort on short flights.


Breeze Ascent includes priority boarding and free bar menu, but no meals.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and is free for MileagePlus Premier members.


Basic Economy on United prohibits carry-ons unless you're a Premier member or have a qualifying credit card.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom and larger tray tables.


Spirit Saver$ Club provides discounts on luggage and seats for frequent flyers.

Airports
CHS

CHS is only 12 miles from town, making it a quick 20-minute drive to most downtown hotels.

Read more about CHSby Ramsey Qubein
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Best time to book a flight to Charleston

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Charleston

When is the best time to book a flight to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Charleston. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights to Charleston is 30 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Charleston?

On average, a flight from New York to Charleston takes 2 hours 12 minutes. Flights to Charleston from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Charleston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Charleston. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Charleston should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Charleston

The most flights from New York to Charleston are scheduled on a Thursday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Charleston?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Charleston are Spirit Airlines, Delta and JetBlue.

Rainfall in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charleston ranges from 2.4 - 7.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.2 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Charleston when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Charleston by month

Plan your trip to Charleston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charleston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charleston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charleston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Charleston. Reviews last updated julio 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest to the United States. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

FAQs about flying to Charleston

Charleston, SC climate

Charleston enjoys a wonderful climate, designated as temperate to subtropical. March to May are lovely months with spring flowers blooming profusely. June-August are pleasantly warm, the area’s coastal situation helping to keep things cooler than inland. It is also the wettest time of year with almost half the annual rainfall occurring during summer, falling as showers or in thunderstorms. September, October and November are still warm months but cold spells will start making an appearance. This time of year is also hurricane season. Winter is short and mild, settling in by December and easing up by February, sometimes rainy and with occasional snow flurries in early January.

Best Time to Fly to Charleston, SC

Peak Season:

The best time to book flights to Charleston and explore the city is during March, April and May. The city is in bloom, the weather is warm and rarely is there a rainy day. The summer months are usually packed with vacationers, but the threat of thunderstorms lingers during the day.

Off Season:

In the final months of the year most Charleston flights are cheaper and hotel rooms are discounted. The threat of hurricanes is apparent from August to November. Winter is chilly, but not freezing. If you don’t mind sweaters and jackets, you can likely find a cheap flight to Charleston during October and November.

Getting around Charleston, SC

Charleston is a fairly small city, so it’s easy to wander around on foot. If you’re traveling to plantations or other sites outside the city, your best option is renting a car. For travel within the city, you can take a bus almost anywhere. Fares are inexpensive. The Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) trolley buses cover central downtown Charleston for free. Or you can head out in style by taking a romantic horse-drawn carriage. If you need a taxi, you’ll have to call for one ahead of time.  

Charleston, SC Travel Information

  • Charleston is full of historic homes. Take a walking tour and explore the Aiken-Rhett House, Edmondston-Alston House, Heyward-Washington House, Joseph Manigault House and the Nathaniel Russell House. Grab a brochure from the visitor’s center so that you have some background on each of these historic homes.
  • Plantations are abundant in Charleston. Take a day trip to one of the plantations and gardens and enjoy the moss trees, pick-your-own-crops, woodworking and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Charleston?

    Travelers will need to book flights to Charleston (CHS) if they wish to fly to Charleston. The Charleston airport is 10.2 mi from the city center. CHS handles an average of 29 flights per day from New York. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 6 airlines have flights to Charleston from New York.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Charleston if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Charleston on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Charleston?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Charleston.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Charleston?

    Charleston is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Charleston. One-way flights to Charleston typically cost $39, while round-trip flights cost around $41.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Charleston?

    A round-trip flight to Charleston will typically cost around $107, however they can be found for as little as $41.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Charleston depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Charleston, Charlotte Douglas offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 5 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens?

    If being close to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is important to you, you’ll want to land at Charleston Airport.

  • Does Charleston have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Charleston can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Charleston?

    Yes. Charleston has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 3 Unique Bedrooms Downtown 10 is the closest property to Charleston (0.0 mi away from Charleston).

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Traveling to a place near Charleston?

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