- Must visit
The Charleston Museum
Often called America's first museum, it covers Charleston and Lowcountry history, decorative arts, natural history, and regional culture.
Flights from New York, NY to Charleston, SC depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:59. The fastest flight covers the 638 miles (1028 km) distance in 2h 5m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 638 miles (1028 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Flights per day 47 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Cheapest price
$242
Average price
$527
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Flights per day
60
Distance
1028 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY to Charleston, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Charleston, SC will cost around $527 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $242.
Of the 60 flights that leave New York, NY for Charleston, SC onWed, Jun 17, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct flights cover the 1028 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the longest flights will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA3084 · AA1666
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B62473Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Charleston, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $150.
Distance: 638 miles (1028 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$202 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price | $219 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 54m Average total duration 18h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Charleston, SC:
A flight is $17 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Charleston, SC costing on average $219 (€177).
A flight is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Charleston, SC costing on average $238 (€192).
Other travel options to Charleston, SC take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 5m.
Bus takes on average 18h 24m.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Charleston, SC flights for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA670 · UA1003 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h16 | 3:16 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1935 · UA6295 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 10h02 | 4:02 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3084 · AA1666 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h07 | 10:07 AM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3656 · UA3487 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h27 | 2:27 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3656 · UA1108 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h16 | 10:16 AM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA492 · UA6295 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 10h02 | 4:02 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA504 · UA1108 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h16 | 10:16 AM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA504 · UA3487 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h27 | 2:27 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2505 · AA1666 | 6:01 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h06 | 10:07 AM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2505 · AA1658 | 6:01 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h07 | 12:08 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5659+ AA4612 | 6:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h16 | 10:31 AM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B62718 · B62467 | 6:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 11h21 | 5:50 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61505 · B61130 | 6:29 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h28 | 3:57 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B62718 · B6267 | 6:29 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h38 | 1:07 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2643 · AA1658 | 6:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h38 | 12:08 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61071 · B61130 | 6:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 9h27 | 3:57 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4538+ AA5659 | 6:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h01 | 10:31 AM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61601 · B61130 | 6:38 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 9h19 | 3:57 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2355 | 6:45 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h06 | 8:51 AM Charleston International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3279 · AA1658 | 6:50 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h18 | 12:08 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2438 · UA6295 | 7:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h57 | 4:02 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA567 · UA3646 | 7:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h46 | 2:01 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2662 · UA6295 | 7:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h33 | 4:02 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1575 · AA1658 | 7:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h38 | 12:08 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61471 · B61130 | 7:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h27 | 3:57 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4491+ AA5123 | 7:44 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h45 | 1:29 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61273 | 7:45 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 2h10 | 9:55 AM Charleston International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1023 · AA1658 | 7:55 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h13 | 12:08 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2488 · UA3646 | 7:59 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h02 | 2:01 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1444 · AA1658 | 7:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h09 | 12:08 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA332 · UA6295 | 8:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h02 | 4:02 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA623 · UA3646 | 8:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h56 | 2:01 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4614 | 9:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h40 | 11:40 AM Charleston International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4393+ AA5123 | 9:03 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h26 | 1:29 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4671+ AA5123 | 9:23 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h06 | 1:29 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61801 · B61130 | 9:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h27 | 3:57 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2043+ AA5118 | 9:59 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h42 | 2:41 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61018 · B62467 | 9:59 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h51 | 5:50 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1413 · UA3487 | 10:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h22 | 2:27 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6242 · UA3487 | 10:29 AM LaGuardia Airport | 3h58 | 2:27 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4654+ AA5568 | 11:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h43 | 3:43 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2635 · UA4664 | 11:20 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h25 | 5:45 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1875 · UA4664 | 11:25 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h20 | 5:45 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1760 | 12:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h06 | 2:16 PM Charleston International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B61118 · B62467 | 1:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h50 | 5:50 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4590+ AA1654 | 1:30 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h37 | 7:07 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1819+ AA5672 | 1:31 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h17 | 5:48 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2199 · UA2362 | 2:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 7h26 | 9:51 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2033 · AA1671 | 2:31 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h19 | 7:50 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2788 · UA2362 | 2:50 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h01 | 9:51 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3688 · UA6258 | 2:51 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h14 | 7:05 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 · UA6258 | 3:08 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 3h57 | 7:05 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4685+ AA1654 | 3:09 PM LaGuardia Airport | 3h58 | 7:07 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1504 · UA2362 | 3:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 6h26 | 9:51 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1294 · AA1671 | 3:30 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h20 | 7:50 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4588 | 3:47 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h44 | 6:31 PM Charleston International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B62473 | 4:40 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 2h25 | 7:05 PM Charleston International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1278+ AA4773 | 5:13 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h40 | 9:53 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1942 · AA1141 | 6:09 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h38 | 11:47 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1811 · AA1141 | 7:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h18 | 11:47 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6571 · B61130 | 8:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 19h13 | 3:57 PM Charleston International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Often called America's first museum, it covers Charleston and Lowcountry history, decorative arts, natural history, and regional culture.
A small but important museum interpreting the domestic slave trade in Charleston through exhibits in a historic market building.
Charleston's leading art museum, known for American art with strong ties to the South, rotating exhibitions, and a distinguished permanent collection.
Charleston's famous waterfront promenade is lined with grand historic homes, harbor views, and classic postcard scenery.
A popular riverfront park known for its pier, lawns, and the photogenic Pineapple Fountain.
Charleston's best-known commercial corridor, mixing historic architecture, shopping, nightlife, and frequent social media visibility.
A Lowcountry classic of sautéed shrimp served over creamy grits, often with bacon or gravy. It is one of Charleston’s signature dishes.
A rich Charleston soup made with crab meat, crab roe, cream, and sherry. It is a historic local specialty associated with the city’s coastal cuisine.
A traditional rice and field pea dish, usually cooked with pork for flavor. It is an iconic Southern and Lowcountry comfort food.
One of Charleston’s most acclaimed restaurants, serving ingredient-driven Southern cuisine with a polished but approachable feel. Reservations are highly sought after.
A popular waterfront restaurant known for Lowcountry seafood, shrimp and grits, and relaxed harbor views. It is a dependable choice for classic Charleston flavors.
A celebrated restaurant focused on refined Southern cooking using seasonal local ingredients. Stylish and upscale, it is one of Charleston’s best-known dining rooms.
Prices are moderate by U.S. standards. Historic district dining and hotels cost more, while casual food and transport stay manageable.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valet. Tipping is expected for most service roles.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Charleston, SC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charleston, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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