{ "response": { "Key": "CHS-NYC", "orig": { "code": "CHS", "type": "airport", "city": "Charleston", "fullCity": "Charleston, South Carolina", "airport": "Charleston Air Force Base-Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "NYC", "type": "airport", "city": "New York City", "fullCity": "New York City, New York", "airport": "John F Kennedy Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "The flight from Charleston to New York City is about 640 miles. Nonstop flights typically take around 2 hours and 2 minutes, while the return leg is about 2 hours and 15 minutes, slightly longer heading south.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Charleston (CHS) to New York City are available daily on Delta, American, United, and JetBlue, plus twice-weekly Breeze service to Stewart/Newburgh (SWF) on Mondays and Fridays. Delta and American (both operated by Republic Airways) serve LaGuardia (LGA) with about 71 flights a week, United (mainline and Republic) serves Newark (EWR) with around 64 weekly flights, and JetBlue flies to JFK roughly 40 times weekly. Breeze's SWF flights run just twice a week, making it the only non-daily option.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in New York City?", "answer": "LaGuardia Airport (LGA) offers several ground transportation options into New York City. Public buses, including the free Q70 LaGuardia Link, connect to the subway and Long Island Rail Road for a low-cost but slower trip. Taxis are available at every terminal with regulated fares, while ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft have designated pick-up zones. Rental cars require an off-airport shuttle, and authorized shuttle or van services can be prearranged. The Q70 bus to the subway is the most-used budget option, but taxis and ride-shares provide the fastest door-to-door service.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/transportation", "title": "Transportation Options - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-19T01:05:56Z" }, { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/flights/connections-guide/travel-between-airports", "title": "Transferring Between Airports Guide - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-17T19:35:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport", "title": "LaGuardia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_incidents_at_LaGuardia_Airport", "title": "List of accidents and incidents at LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T16:18:19Z" }, { "url": "https://www.panynj.gov/port-authority/en/press-room/press-release-archives/2026-press-releases/the-port-authority-and-laguardia-gateway-partners--developer-and.html", "title": "THE PORT AUTHORITY AND LAGUARDIA GATEWAY PARTNERS, DEVELOPER AND OPERATOR OF LAGUARDIA AIRPORT’S TERMINAL B, ANNOUNCE PROJECT TO EXPAND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT", "time_published": "2026-05-13T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "Average fares from Charleston to New York City bottom out around $170 in late January, making that the cheapest stretch to fly. The cheapest months overall are January at $179, February at $188, and October at $191, while the priciest period is late December at $241 on average. December is also the most expensive month overall at $231, with August at $219 and June at $217 close behind.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "For Charleston to New York City, the best fares are typically found when booking 3 to 6 weeks before departure, with the absolute cheapest single-day price around 20 days out at $145. Booking much earlier (say 145+ days ahead) tends to cost more, averaging $214 or higher, so the sweet spot is roughly 3 to 6 weeks in advance. Summer and holiday periods generally push that window a bit earlier since demand is higher, but the core 3-6 week range still holds for most dates.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Charleston to New York City. One connecting overnight itinerary exists via Charlotte (CLT): the long leg is American Airlines CLT→LGA departing at 21:54 and arriving at 23:44 the same night, with a short 54‑minute layover in Charlotte.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "Delta, JetBlue, United, and Breeze Airways fly nonstop from Charleston to New York City. Delta operates up to 71 weekly flights to LaGuardia, JetBlue runs 40 weekly flights to JFK, and United offers around 64 weekly flights to Newark, including some operated by Republic Airways as United Express. Breeze Airways has a limited schedule to Stewart Airport with just 2 weekly flights. Specific median fares aren't available for this route, but typical pricing varies by carrier and season.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Charleston and New York City?", "answer": "Common layover cities between Charleston and New York City include Charlotte, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. Charlotte offers quick connections and is a major hub for American Airlines. Atlanta provides extensive domestic and international connections through Delta’s hub. Philadelphia is an American Airlines hub with efficient transfers and good Northeast coverage. These hubs keep total travel time competitive, often under 5 hours." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "On the Charleston to New York route, Republic Airways (operating for Delta and American) is the most reliable carrier with 81.1% of arrivals on time, followed by Republic (for United) at 80.2%, United at 77.1%, and both JetBlue and Delta at 70.3%. Cancellation rates range from 1.6% on United to 8.7% on Republic’s United‑branded flights.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New York City?", "answer": "April to June and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or passport, a payment method for baggage fees, and any required vaccination certificates or health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in New York City?", "answer": "John F. Kennedy International handles most international and long‑haul flights. LaGuardia is closer to Midtown Manhattan and serves mainly domestic routes. Newark Liberty International offers both domestic and international flights and is often convenient for Lower Manhattan." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New York City airport?", "answer": "LaGuardia Airport (LGA) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminals, but several nearby hotels offer free shuttle service. Options like the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, Aloft, and Hampton Inn are located minutes away and provide complimentary shuttles that pick up from designated areas outside each terminal. Follow signs for “Hotel Shuttles” to find the pick-up location.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-york-city-laguardia-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New York City LaGuardia Airport Guide (LGA) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-05-29T21:48:03Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport", "title": "LaGuardia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z" }, { "url": "https://marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lgaap-new-york-laguardia-airport-marriott/own", "title": "New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2026-04-08T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/explore-lga/hotels", "title": "Hotels - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/new-york/new-york-city/activities/manhattan_to_lga_one_way_shared_departure_transfer-XOEZU5?property=NYCWS", "title": "Manhattan to LGA: One Way Shared Departure Transfer", "time_published": "2026-01-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/lgaal-aloft-new-york-laguardia-airport/overview/", "title": "Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport - Hotel with Free Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at John F Kennedy Intl Airport?", "answer": "The destination airport for flights from Charleston to New York City is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), not JFK. LaGuardia offers prayer and meditation rooms in its terminals, with locations available on the airport's interactive map. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the airport under the network name \\\\\"_Free LGA WiFi.\\\\\" Information on currency exchange offices is not available.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.laguardiaairport.com/", "title": "LaGuardia Airport - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://www.laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-02-19T20:00:12Z" }, { "url": "https://laguardiaairport.com/explore-lga/services", "title": "Services and Amenities - LGA LaGuardia Airport", "favicon": "https://laguardiaairport.com/images/shared/favicon/lga_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaGuardia%20Airport", "title": "LaGuardia Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T22:41:56Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2020/06/13/lgas-new-terminal-b-is-open-for-business/", "title": "LGA’s New Terminal B is Open for Business |", "time_published": "2020-06-13T15:07:31Z" }, { "url": "http://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/05/26/vintage-laguardia-airport/1-lga-2/", "title": "Share this:", "favicon": "https://s0.wp.com/i/webclip.png?m=1713868326i", "time_published": "2015-05-26T19:00:13Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Charleston and New York City airports?", "answer": "At Charleston International Airport (CHS), passengers with disabilities can request wheelchair assistance through their airline or skycaps at the curb, and the TSA Cares helpline (855-787-2227) should be contacted 72 hours before travel to arrange screening support; the terminal also has two nursing suites and a children's play area. At New York's JFK Airport, accessible services include wheelchair and guided assistance by contacting your airline in advance, TSA Cares (recommended 72 hours ahead), and Airport Customer Experience Specialists in red uniforms at information centers; accessible restrooms and service animal relief areas are available in every terminal, and children's play areas can be found post-security.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://iflychs.com/passengers/amenities-lounge/", "title": "Amenities & Lounge - Charleston International Airport (CHS)", "time_published": "2026-02-11T16:54:38Z" }, { "url": "https://iflychs.com/passengers/accessibility/", "title": "Accessibility - Charleston International Airport (CHS)", "favicon": "https://iflychs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CHS_favicon-300x300.png", "time_published": "2025-02-28T11:26:17Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistance_for_airline_passengers_with_disabilities", "title": "Assistance for airline passengers with disabilities", "time_published": "2025-09-29T17:44:25Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_Airport_(disambiguation)", "title": "Charleston Airport (disambiguation)", "time_published": "2019-05-13T22:30:51Z" }, { "url": "https://iflychs.com/business/contact-us", "title": "Contact Us - Charleston International Airport (CHS)", "favicon": "https://iflychs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CHS_favicon-300x300.png", "time_published": "2025-02-28T11:31:36Z" }, { "url": "https://jfkairport.com/at-airport/accessibility-services", "title": "Accessibility Services - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.jfkairport.com/explore-jfk/accessibility-services", "title": "Accessibility Services - JFK Airport", "favicon": "https://www.jfkairport.com/images/shared/favicon/jfk_favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20F.%20Kennedy%20International%20Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T21:30:04Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Airport", "title": "John F. Kennedy International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-11T23:04:47Z" }, { "url": "https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2015/12/15/jfk-five-things-ok-technically-six-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-john-f-kennedy-international-airport/", "title": "JFK: Five Things (OK, Technically Six Things) You Probably Didn’t Know About John F. Kennedy International Airport |", "time_published": "2015-12-15T15:00:57Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Charleston to New York City are typically operated by Boeing 737 MAX 9 and MAX 8 on United, Embraer 170 on American, and Airbus A220-200 on JetBlue, with the exact aircraft varying by day and airline. Connecting itineraries most often use Boeing 737-800s or Canadair Regional Jet 900s via Charlotte or Washington National on American, or Airbus A319s and 737s via Chicago O'Hare on United. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these aircraft, though specific amenities depend on the carrier and individual tail.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "Delta (SkyTeam), American (oneworld), and United (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Charleston to New York City, with JetBlue and Breeze Airways also serving the route as unaligned carriers.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Charleston?", "answer": "At Charleston International Airport (CHS), the only lounge available is The Club CHS, an independent shared-use lounge located in the main concourse. It is accessible to Priority Pass members, select credit card holders, and travelers who purchase a day pass for $60 (or a discounted $51 for AAA members). The lounge features floor-to-ceiling windows, a productivity zone, comfortable seating with power outlets, and complimentary beer, wine, and spirits. It is open daily from 4:10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is not affiliated with any airline, so airline-branded lounges like Delta Sky Club or American Admirals Club are not present at CHS.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://iflychs.com/passengers/amenities-lounge/", "title": "Amenities & Lounge - Charleston International Airport (CHS)", "time_published": "2026-02-11T16:54:38Z" }, { "url": "https://iflychs.com/passengers/terminal-map/", "title": "Terminal Map - Charleston International Airport (CHS)", "time_published": "2025-06-27T13:54:16Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CHS/the-club-chs-main-concourse-yvx9SsuEuN", "title": "The Club CHS at Charleston International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/charleston-international-afb/chs-the-club-chs", "title": "The Club CHS CHS AIRPORT Charleston International/AFB | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/charleston-international-afb", "title": "Charleston International Airport CHS Lounges - CHS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on this domestic route depends on the airline and fare type. Basic Economy tickets are most restrictive and may not include a carry‑on or checked bag. Standard Economy fares typically include a carry‑on and personal item, but checked bags usually incur a fee." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Charleston to New York City?", "answer": "Charleston to New York City flights typically offer Economy and standard recliner Business class; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this short domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; fully flexible and premium cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy and restricted fares generally do not." } } } }