Charleston to New York (CHS–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CHS–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 637 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, VS | 23 | 221, CR9 | 1h46-2h09 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, EY, QR, SQ, TK, TP | 15 | 223 | 1h49-2h04 | – | AT, EY, QR, SQ, TK, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from Charleston
| Metric | CHS→JFK | HHH→JFK | SAV→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CHS | – | 60 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 181 | 1 | 120 |
| Flight time | 1h 46m | 1h 43m | 2h |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CHS: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
CHS–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CHS to JFK
Charleston International Airport (CHS) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 181 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CHS to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CHS to JFK ranges from 1 hours 46 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 637 miles (1,025 km). There are approximately 181 weekly flights outbound and 122 return, totaling 303 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CTH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hilton Head Island (HHH), Savannah (SAV) and Columbia (CAE).