New York to Charleston (JFK–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–CHS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 637 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KQ, LY, SK, VS | 21 | CR9 | 2h20-2h39 | SkyTeam | AF, KQ, LY, SK, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, JL, JU, QR, SQ, TP | 14 | 223 | 2h13-2h25 | – | AT, JL, JU, QR, SQ, TP |
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 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 127 | 76 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 1h 19m | 1h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
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 Delta Air Lines and JetBlue. With 127 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to CHS is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 637 miles (1,025 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 161 return, totaling 288 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).