$40+ Cheap flights to South Carolina

South Carolina has hot and steamy summers and brief, mild winters. Along the shore, winter temperatures are usually in the 60s (F) and summer temperatures in the 80s to low 90s. Inland winters are in the 40s and summers in the 80s. Most of the rain falls during the spring and summer, and the mountains and upper Piedmont see some snow. The hurricane season is June through November.

A rural state with no major cities, most visitors book flights for the South Carolina coast. For exploring the coast, driving is your best bet. This is a relaxed affair as there are no major highways, so be prepared for the slower pace. Myrtle Beach has public transportation and some areas can be explored on foot. You will need a car to get to the nearby restaurants, accommodations, museums, and parks. The best way to explore Charleston’s historic district is a walking tour, guided or on your own. Charleston’s CARTA buses cover most areas, and the Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) has three trolleys that stop at the visitor center. There are boat tours to Fort Sumter, and Charleston has a number bike routes and local bike clubs. If you are venturing farther inland, trains cross the state east to west, making stops along the way from Charleston to Greenville. There is some bus service inland and along the coast, and some airlines offer flights within the state. If you are driving, South Carolina has very good, well-maintained roads. (State law requires that you have the headlights on when the windshield wipers are in use during inclement weather.)

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Carolina on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Carolina.

Charleston is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Carolina. One-way flights to Charleston typically cost $26, while round-trip flights cost around $32.

A round-trip flight to South Carolina will typically cost around $126, however they can be found for as little as $32.

For those looking to save time traveling to South Carolina, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 53 minutes).

If being close to Charleston Music Hall is important to you, you’ll want to land at Charleston Airport.

Yes. Those touching down at Charleston can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Charleston has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 3 Unique Bedrooms Downtown 10 is the closest property to Charleston (0.0 mi away from Charleston).