Flights to Charleston
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Charleston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Charleston International Airport (CHS), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Hilton Head Airport (HHH, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston International Airport | CHS | 17 km (11 mi) | 9,001 ft | 46 ft |
| Hilton Head Airport (regional) | HHH | 94 km (58 mi) | 5,000 ft | 19 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,001 ft, CHS handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 46 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Charleston
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston to New York City | United States | 1,028 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Charleston to Toronto | Canada | 1,216 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Charleston to Brooklyn | United States | 1,025 km (637 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Charleston to Chicago | United States | 1,217 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Charleston to Queens | United States | 1,033 km (642 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Charleston to Havana | Cuba | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Charleston to Philadelphia | United States | 905 km (562 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Charleston to Manhattan | United States | 1,036 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Charleston to The Bronx | United States | 1,047 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Charleston to Ottawa | Canada | 1,451 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Charleston to Jacksonville | United States | 317 km (197 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Charleston to Columbus | United States | 845 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Charleston to Charlotte | United States | 285 km (177 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Charleston to Cancún | Mexico | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Charleston to Indianapolis | United States | 956 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Charleston to Mississauga | Canada | 1,201 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Charleston to Washington | United States | 729 km (453 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Charleston to Nashville | United States | 732 km (455 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Charleston to Brampton | Canada | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Charleston to Boston | United States | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Charleston to Detroit | United States | 1,097 km (682 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Charleston to Memphis | United States | 969 km (602 mi) | about 2 h |
| Charleston to Shanghai | China | 12,552 km (7,800 mi) | about 16 h 51 min |
| Charleston to Chongqing | China | 13,050 km (8,109 mi) | about 17 h 29 min |
| Charleston to Chengdu | China | 12,948 km (8,046 mi) | about 17 h 21 min |
| Charleston to Beijing | China | 11,760 km (7,307 mi) | about 15 h 50 min |
| Charleston to Guangzhou | China | 13,645 km (8,478 mi) | about 18 h 15 min |
| Charleston to Shenzhen | China | 13,687 km (8,504 mi) | about 18 h 18 min |
| Charleston to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,049 km (5,623 mi) | about 12 h 21 min |
| Charleston to Tianjin | China | 11,826 km (7,348 mi) | about 15 h 55 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Charleston?
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, HHH, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CHS from Charleston city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Charleston on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.