Why go
- City in South Carolina, United States.
- Served by Lowcountry Regional Airport (RBW).
History
Charleston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had a population of 150,227 at the 2020 census, while the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, has an estimated 870,000 residents. It ranks as the third-most-populous metropolitan area in the state and the 71st-most-populous in the U.S. It is the county seat of Charleston County.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, CRJ, A319, CRJ-700, DH8, ERD…) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Miami*, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (ERJ, A319, 717, MD-88, 737-700, CRJ-900…) · 5 routes: Atlanta, Boston*, Detroit, New York, New York
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 5 routes: Chicago*, Cleveland*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERJ-145, Embraer 175, A319, CRJ-700, ERD…) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Miami, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C) · 4 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Nashville
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C) · 3 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Tampa*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Boston, New York
- Air France AF (A319, MD-88, 737-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (A319, 717, MD-88, 737-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, 737-700, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A319, 717, 737-700, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lowcountry Regional Airport (RBW); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Daniel Island Dock, 4.8 mi); routes include Daniel Island - Downtown Charleston, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum - Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, Waterfront Park - Aquarium Wharf / Maritime Center.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Charleston & North Charleston, South Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.