Charleston International Airport
KCHS, Charleston, SC
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (9,001 ft)
About 12 miles to downtown Charleston
Charleston International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Charleston
Charleston International is the gateway to Charleston, Kiawah Island and the Lowcountry.
- Main airport
- CHS / KCHS
- Elevation
- 46 ft
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (9,001 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Charleston
The airport is about 12 miles from downtown Charleston and about 40 minutes from Kiawah Island.
Charleston is busy in spring and fall with weddings, golf and food festivals.
Charleston Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Charleston
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Kiawah Island
Allow about 40 minutes by car from the airport to Kiawah.
When Demand Peaks in Charleston
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- March
- The Charleston Wine + Food festival.
- Spring and fall
- Wedding and golf season.
- June to November
- Hurricane season.
Flight Times and Prices to Charleston
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to CHS for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 641 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,203 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$25,500–$31,500 | 4 hr 20 min$40,000–$61,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 483 mi | 1 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 975 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 746 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 926 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,390 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$43,000–$65,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,001 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$29,000 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Charleston to New York
CHSCharleston
TEBNew York
- Turboprop
- 2 hr 20 min
- Very light jet
- 1 hr 50 min
- One way from
- $9,000
Best Aircraft for Charleston
Light jets cover the East Coast and Florida; midsize jets reach Texas and the Midwest comfortably.
Charleston Private Jet Questions
How far is Charleston International from Kiawah Island?
About 40 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from New York to Charleston?
About 1 hr 45 min in a light jet.
