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 579 upcoming events in and around Charleston (counted Sep 24, 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 Charleston Music Hall, the nearest is CHS at 9.7 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 Charleston Music Hall, North Charleston Performing Arts Center, Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Performance Hall At Gaillard Center, North Charleston Coliseum, Charleston Pour House, Dock Street Theatre and Music Farm - Charleston. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Music Hall Hotels near Charleston Music Hall | CHS, 9.7 mi | — |
| North Charleston Performing Arts Center Hotels near North Charleston Performing Arts Center | CHS, 2.5 mi | — |
| Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park Hotels near Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | CHS, 8.9 mi | — |
| Performance Hall At Gaillard Center Hotels near Performance Hall At Gaillard Center | CHS, 9.9 mi | — |
| North Charleston Coliseum Hotels near North Charleston Coliseum | CHS, 2.5 mi | — |
| Charleston Pour House Hotels near Charleston Pour House | CHS, 9.9 mi | — |
| Dock Street Theatre Hotels near Dock Street Theatre | CHS, 11 mi | — |
| Music Farm - Charleston Hotels near Music Farm - Charleston | CHS, 9.6 mi | — |
Flying in for a Charleston event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 125 events in and around Charleston; 68% on Fri–Sun; 101 of the 124 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.
Charleston Symphony Orchestra: Opening Weekend - A Charleston Carnival
Performance Hall At Gaillard Center, Charleston, South Carolina
From about $31.00View TicketsThe Wizard of Oz
Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, South Carolina
From about $126.00View TicketsRockin Dueling Pianos
John King Grill & Dueling Piano Bar, Charleston, South Carolina
Eddie B
Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, South Carolina
From about $59.00View TicketsThe Grass Is Dead
Charleston Pour House, Charleston, South Carolina
The Citadel Bulldogs vs. Chattanooga Mocs
Johnson Hagood Stadium, Charleston, South Carolina
From about $13.00View TicketsNate Bargatze
Credit One Stadium, Charleston, South Carolina
From about $31.00View TicketsCharleston Symphony Orchestra: Opening Weekend - A Charleston Carnival
Performance Hall At Gaillard Center, Charleston, South Carolina
From about $45.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Charleston Symphony Orchestra: Opening Weekend …
- Sep 26: The Citadel Bulldogs vs. Chattanooga Mocs
Flying in to Charleston: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Charleston Music Hall it is CHS, 9.7 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?
125 in and around Charleston in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 68% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 101 of the 124 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.
