Flights
Flights to Charleston
Flying to Charleston for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Charleston, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 553 upcoming events in and around Charleston (counted Nov 9, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Charleston is Charleston International Airport (CHS), 8.5 miles away. For North Charleston Performing Arts Center, the nearest is CHS at 2.5 miles.
Airports serving Charleston
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Charleston, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston International Airport (CHS) 8.5 mi (14 km) | Large | Nearest to North Charleston Performing Arts Center, Charleston Music Hall, Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Queen Street Playhouse, Charleston Pour House, Performance Hall At Gaillard Center, North Charleston Coliseum and Dock Street Theatre. |
Nearest airport to each Charleston venue
The busiest venues in and around Charleston, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| North Charleston Performing Arts Center Hotels near North Charleston Performing Arts Center | CHS, 2.5 mi | None |
| Charleston Music Hall Hotels near Charleston Music Hall | CHS, 9.7 mi | None |
| Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park Hotels near Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | CHS, 8.9 mi | None |
| Queen Street Playhouse Hotels near Queen Street Playhouse | CHS, 11 mi | None |
| Charleston Pour House Hotels near Charleston Pour House | CHS, 9.9 mi | None |
| Performance Hall At Gaillard Center Hotels near Performance Hall At Gaillard Center | CHS, 9.9 mi | None |
| North Charleston Coliseum Hotels near North Charleston Coliseum | CHS, 2.5 mi | None |
| Dock Street Theatre Hotels near Dock Street Theatre | CHS, 11 mi | None |
Flying in for a Charleston event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 9, 2026): 111 events in and around Charleston; 64% on Fri–Sun; 83 of the 110 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
UB40
Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, South Carolina
From about $78.00View TicketsRunaway Gin - Phish Tribute
Music Farm - Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
Catholics
Charleston Pour House, Charleston, South Carolina
Hot Mulligan & Riley!
Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, South Carolina
From about $60.00View TicketsBenny The Butcher
Music Farm - Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
From about $58.00View TicketsThe Great American Songbook With Joe Clarke
Forte Jazz Lounge, Charleston, South Carolina
WesGhost
Music Farm - Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
From about $30.00View TicketsSpyro Gyra
Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, South Carolina
From about $63.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: UB40
- Nov 11: Hot Mulligan & Riley!
- Nov 12: The Great American Songbook With Joe Clarke
- Nov 13: Paula Cole
Flying in to Charleston: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For North Charleston Performing Arts Center it is CHS, 2.5 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Charleston?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Charleston: Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many events are in Charleston in the next 30 days?
111 in and around Charleston in the 30 days from Nov 9, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 64% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 83 of the 110 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Charleston Music Hall?
The closest airport to Charleston Music Hall is Charleston International Airport (CHS), 9.7 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for North Charleston Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport to North Charleston Performing Arts Center is Charleston International Airport (CHS), 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
What is the closest airport to Charleston?
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Charleston, 8.5 miles away in a straight line.
How far is CHS from downtown Charleston?
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is 8.5 miles (14 km) from downtown Charleston in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
