Flights to North Charleston
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
North Charleston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Charleston International Airport (CHS), 8 km (5 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, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston International Airport | CHS | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,001 ft | 46 ft |
| Hilton Head Airport (regional) | HHH | 97 km (60 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 North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleston to New York City | United States | 1,022 km (635 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| North Charleston to Toronto | Canada | 1,208 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| North Charleston to Brooklyn | United States | 1,019 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| North Charleston to Chicago | United States | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| North Charleston to Queens | United States | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| North Charleston to Havana | Cuba | 1,106 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| North Charleston to Philadelphia | United States | 899 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| North Charleston to Manhattan | United States | 1,031 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| North Charleston to The Bronx | United States | 1,041 km (647 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| North Charleston to Ottawa | Canada | 1,444 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| North Charleston to Jacksonville | United States | 322 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| North Charleston to Columbus | United States | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| North Charleston to Charlotte | United States | 276 km (171 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| North Charleston to Cancún | Mexico | 1,465 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| North Charleston to Indianapolis | United States | 947 km (588 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| North Charleston to Mississauga | Canada | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| North Charleston to Washington | United States | 722 km (449 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| North Charleston to Nashville | United States | 724 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| North Charleston to Brampton | Canada | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| North Charleston to Boston | United States | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| North Charleston to Detroit | United States | 1,088 km (676 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| North Charleston to Memphis | United States | 963 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| North Charleston to Shanghai | China | 12,543 km (7,794 mi) | about 16 h 50 min |
| North Charleston to Chongqing | China | 13,041 km (8,103 mi) | about 17 h 28 min |
| North Charleston to Chengdu | China | 12,939 km (8,040 mi) | about 17 h 20 min |
| North Charleston to Beijing | China | 11,751 km (7,302 mi) | about 15 h 49 min |
| North Charleston to Guangzhou | China | 13,635 km (8,472 mi) | about 18 h 14 min |
| North Charleston to Shenzhen | China | 13,677 km (8,499 mi) | about 18 h 17 min |
| North Charleston to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,045 km (5,621 mi) | about 12 h 21 min |
| North Charleston to Tianjin | China | 11,816 km (7,342 mi) | about 15 h 54 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 North Charleston?
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 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 North Charleston city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to North 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.