Charleston SC Flights — Airlines and Destinations
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is served by major U.S. and international airlines with nonstop and seasonal routes. Below is a complete directory of airlines and destinations.
Air Canada
Toronto, Canada – Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Alaska Airlines
Seattle – Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Service Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Allegiant Airlines
Cincinnati – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Columbus – Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Indianapolis – Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
American Airlines / US Airways
Charlotte – Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Chicago – Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Dallas/Fort Worth – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami – Miami International Airport (MIA)
New York City – LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Philadelphia – Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington, D.C. – Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Avelo Airlines
New Haven – Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN)
Breeze Airways
Akron/Canton – Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)
Albany – Albany International Airport (ALB)
Burlington – Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV)
Cincinnati – Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Columbus – John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Fort Myers – Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Hartford – Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Long Island – Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
Los Angeles – Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Manchester – Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
Louisville – Louisville International Airport (SDF)
New Haven – Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN)
New Orleans – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Newburgh – New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
Norfolk – Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
Orlando – Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Palm Beach – Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Portland – Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Providence – T. F. Green Airport (PVD)
Richmond – Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Rochester – Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Syracuse – Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
Tampa – Tampa International Airport (TPA)
West Palm Beach – Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
White Plains – Westchester County Airport (HPN)
Bermuda Air
St. George’s, Bermuda – L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
Delta Airlines
Atlanta – Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Boston – Logan International Airport (BOS)
Detroit – Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
Minneapolis – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
New York City – LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
New York City – John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Frontier Airlines
Philadelphia – Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
JetBlue Airlines
Boston – Logan International Airport (BOS)
Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
New York City – John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Southwest Airlines
Austin – Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Baltimore – Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Chicago – Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Dallas – Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Denver – Denver International Airport (DEN)
Houston – Houston Hobby (HOU)
Kansas City – Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Nashville – Nashville International Airport (BNA)
St. Louis – St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Spirit Airlines
Baltimore – Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Detroit – Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
Fort Lauderdale – Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Newark – Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Sun Country Airlines
Minneapolis – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
United Airlines
Chicago – Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Denver – Denver International Airport (DEN)
Houston – George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Newark – Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington, D.C. – Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Getting to and from Charleston International Airport
Charleston International Airport is located approximately 11 miles from downtown Charleston and is easily accessible by car, taxi, and shuttle.
Taxis and Shuttles
Taxis and shuttles operate from 5 a.m. until 30 minutes after the last arriving flight, typically around 12:30 a.m. They are located outside of baggage claim in front of the terminal. All services accept MasterCard, American Express, VISA, and Discover credit cards.
Rental Cars
Rental cars are available at the Rental Car Pavilion inside the airport terminal. Providers include Avis, Hertz, National, Enterprise, and Budget.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston Flights
Which airlines fly direct to Charleston?
Major airlines with nonstop flights to Charleston (CHS) include American, Delta, United, Southwest, Breeze, Allegiant, JetBlue, Spirit, Alaska, Air Canada, Sun Country, and seasonal Bermuda Air.
What are the most popular nonstop routes to Charleston?
Popular nonstop routes include New York (JFK, LGA, EWR), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD, MDW), Washington DC (DCA, IAD, BWI), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW, DAL), Miami (MIA), Philadelphia (PHL), and Tampa (TPA).
How far is Charleston International Airport from downtown?
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is about 11–12 miles from downtown Charleston, with a typical drive time of 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Charleston?
Fares are often lowest in January, February, and late summer. Booking 1–3 months in advance and choosing midweek departures can also reduce costs.