New York to Charleston (JFK–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–CHS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 637 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | CR9 | 2h17-2h24 | SkyTeam | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 14 | 320, BCS3 | 2h16-2h30 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | CR9 | 2h21 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charleston from New York
| Metric | JFK→CHS | LGA→CHS | TEB→CHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 83 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 16m | 2h 10m | 1h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · CHS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–CHS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to CHS
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to CHS ranges from 2 hours 16 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 637 miles (1,025 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 100 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).