- Must visit
Coastal Discovery Museum
A leading local museum on Hilton Head Island with exhibits on Lowcountry history, ecology, Gullah heritage, and gardens at Honey Horn.
Flights from New York, NY to Hilton Head, SC depart on average 24 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:50. The fastest flight covers the 695 miles (1120 km) distance in 4h 10m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 695 miles (1120 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Flights per day 24 |
Fastest flight 4h 10m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$250
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Flights per day
6
Distance
1120 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY to Hilton Head, 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 Hilton Head, SC will cost around $250 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 6 flights that leave New York, NY for Hilton Head, SC onMon, May 18, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct flights cover the 1120 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Mon, May 18 the longest flights will take 6 h 56 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Hilton Head, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $110. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $110, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 695 miles (1120 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$276 Average price | $244 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 11m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 51m Average total duration 16h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Hilton Head, SC:
A train is $32 (€26) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Hilton Head, SC costing on average $276 (€223).
Other travel options to Hilton Head, SC take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Hilton Head, SC flights for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1575+ AA3642 | 5:05 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h27 | 10:32 AM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3656 · UA1775 · UA3581 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h11 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2061+ AA3642 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h32 | 10:32 AM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA567 · UA3581 | 6:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h11 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2061+ AA3639 | 6:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h37 | 12:37 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2389 · UA3581 | 6:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h01 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1366 · UA1775 · UA3581 | 6:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h01 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1113+ AA3639 | 6:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h27 | 12:37 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1113+ AA3642 | 6:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h22 | 10:32 AM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4536 · AA4450 | 6:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 8h44 | 3:14 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2643+ AA3639 | 6:30 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h07 | 12:37 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA651 · UA3581 | 7:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h11 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA211 · UA3581 | 7:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 7h01 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1023+ AA3639 | 7:25 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h12 | 12:37 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1023+ AA3643 | 7:25 AM LaGuardia Airport | 7h01 | 2:26 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1129 · UA3581 | 7:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h41 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2505+ AA3639 | 7:42 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h55 | 12:37 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2505+ AA3643 | 7:42 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h44 | 2:26 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4609 · AA4450 | 7:50 AM LaGuardia Airport | 7h24 | 3:14 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4609+ AA2869+ AA3643 | 7:50 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h36 | 2:26 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1444+ AA3639 | 7:58 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 4h39 | 12:37 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1444+ AA3643 | 7:58 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 6h28 | 2:26 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA467 · UA3581 | 8:05 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h06 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4601+ AA2610+ AA4450 | 8:25 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h49 | 3:14 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4453+ AA6032+ AA3643 | 8:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h56 | 2:26 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2290 · UA3581 | 9:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 29h01 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA623 · UA3581 | 9:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 29h01 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4449+ AA4128 · AA3633 | 9:47 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h47 | 4:34 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4560 · AA4450 | 10:11 AM LaGuardia Airport | 5h03 | 3:14 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2036+ AA4128 | 10:12 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h22 | 4:34 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2036+ AA3643 | 10:12 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h14 | 2:26 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1310 · UA3581 | 10:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 27h56 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1525 · UA3581 | 10:24 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 27h47 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA493+ AA4128 | 11:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 5h34 | 4:34 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA493+ AA3637 | 11:00 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 7h09 | 6:09 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1968 · UA3581 | 11:20 AM LaGuardia Airport | 26h51 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1875 · UA3581 | 11:37 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 26h34 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2053 · UA3581 | 1:04 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 25h07 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1967 · UA3581 | 1:10 PM LaGuardia Airport | 25h01 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3644 | 1:25 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h16 | 3:41 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1786+ AA3637 | 1:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h39 | 6:09 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2051+ AA3637 | 1:54 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h15 | 6:09 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2351 · UA3581 | 2:10 PM LaGuardia Airport | 24h01 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1168 · UA3581 | 2:36 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 23h35 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA533 · UA3581 | 3:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 22h56 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1504 · UA3581 | 3:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 22h51 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1156 · UA3581 | 4:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 21h42 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA661 · UA3581 | 4:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 21h26 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2299 · UA3581 | 5:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 20h56 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1998 · UA3581 | 6:22 PM LaGuardia Airport | 19h49 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA254 · UA3581 | 6:50 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 19h21 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1592 · UA3581 | 7:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 18h51 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA546 · UA3581 | 7:52 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 18h19 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA686 · UA3581 | 8:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 17h42 | 2:11 PM Hilton Head Island Airport | 1 transfer | |
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A leading local museum on Hilton Head Island with exhibits on Lowcountry history, ecology, Gullah heritage, and gardens at Honey Horn.
A small hands-on children's museum with interactive exhibits focused on play and learning, popular with families visiting the island.
A community museum preserving and interpreting the history and culture of the Gullah people who shaped Hilton Head and the wider Lowcountry.
Hilton Head's most popular public beach area, known for its boardwalk access, social media-friendly swings, and lively atmosphere.
A signature waterfront district in Sea Pines with marina views, the lighthouse, shops, and one of the island's most iconic strolling areas.
A scenic natural area with walking trails, boardwalks, lakes, and wildlife viewing, ideal for visitors wanting a quieter side of Hilton Head.
A coastal Carolina one-pot meal of shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes, heavily associated with the Lowcountry and common at family gatherings and seafood spots.
Creamy grits topped with shrimp, often with bacon or gravy. It is one of the signature Lowcountry dishes served across Hilton Head and nearby coastal towns.
A rich, creamy crab soup with roe and a touch of sherry, long linked to South Carolina coastal dining and a classic starter in the region.
Established fine-dining restaurant known for refined seafood and French-influenced cuisine in an intimate, upscale setting.
Beloved casual counter-service seafood restaurant famous for fried baskets, shrimp, and local fish at approachable prices.
Long-running waterfront seafood restaurant known for local oysters, shrimp, and fish, with a casual atmosphere and dockside views.
Resort pricing makes dining and lodging costlier than many U.S. beach towns, especially in peak season.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up or tip 10-15% for taxis.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Hilton Head, 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 Hilton Head, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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