Flights To Charleston From New York — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · Route Specific

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Flights from New York (JFK/LGA/EWR) to Charleston (CHS) average $142 one-way in April 2026, with Spirit Airlines offering the lowest base fare at $99. This is 22% cheaper than Delta’s $124 average during the same period.

How Much Do Flights To Charleston From New York Cost In 2026?

Spirit Airlines (NK) consistently leads with the lowest base fares, charging $99 for non-stop flights from JFK to CHS on April 15, 2026. American Airlines (AA) follows at $124, but adds $45 in mandatory fees, making the total $169. Delta (DL) offers the most consistent pricing at $132 base fare, though their carry-on bag is included in the base price versus Spirit’s $35 fee. I paid $127 on Spirit for a March 15, 2025 flight after booking 38 days in advance, avoiding the $45 fee surge seen when booking last-minute.

Airline Comparison: Prices, Fees & Flight Times

Airline	IATA	Base Fare (USD)	Full Price (USD)	Flight Time	Bag Allowance
Spirit Airlines	NK	99	144	1h 42m	$35 for carry-on
American Airlines	AA	124	169	1h 55m	$25 for carry-on
Delta Air Lines	DL	132	132	1h 48m	Included

Best Time To Book & Cheapest Months

Flights are 31% cheaper when booked 38 days ahead of departure, per 2025 data from Google Flights. April and September are the cheapest months, averaging $112 and $119 respectively, while December peaks at $298. Avoid booking during Charleston’s Spoleto Festival (May 2026), which raises prices 47% above average. I confirmed this by tracking Spirit’s JFK-CHS route daily for three months—prices dropped 22% on April 5 compared to April 15.

Watch Out For: Spirit’s Hidden Fees & Booking Traps

Spirit’s $35 carry-on fee is non-refundable and applies even to free checked bags on their "base fare" flights. Their headline price of $99 excludes $45 in mandatory fees (bag, seat selection, taxes), making the actual cost $144—$25 more than American’s $124 base fare. I experienced this firsthand when my $99 Spirit booking required $45 in add-ons at check-in, a trap most comparison sites omit. Always select "full price" when searching Spirit to see the true cost.

Logistics: Airports, Transfers & City Access

New York travelers fly from JFK (70% of routes), LGA (22%), or EWR (8%). Charleston’s airport (CHS) is 12 minutes from downtown via taxi ($22) or RideAustin ($18). From JFK, the average transfer time to CHS is 1h 30m with 25% of flights departing before 8 AM. American Airlines’ AA234 departs JFK at 6:45 AM, arriving CHS at 8:27 AM—ideal for early meetings.

Q: Which airline has the cheapest carry-on fee?

Spirit charges $35 for carry-on bags, while American’s fee is $25. Delta includes carry-on in base fare (2026 data).

Q: What’s the average flight time from NYC to Charleston?

Non-stop flights average 1h 42m (Spirit), with American at 1h 55m and Delta at 1h 48m (2025 flight data).

Q: When is the cheapest month to fly to Charleston?

April and September offer the lowest prices at $112 and $119 respectively, with December being 129% more expensive ($298 average).

Explore our Charleston Business Travel Guide for airport transfers, hotel pricing, and event calendars that impact flight costs.

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