The closest airport to Hilton Head, SC is its own airport, Hilton Head Island Airport, located toward the northern end of the island and within a few miles of most of its resorts and vacation accommodation.
Hilton Head Airport offers a small selection of flights (some of which only operate seasonally, see below) to big hub airports, making it a convenient choice if you are visiting from one of those cities or do not mind taking a connecting flight.
The nearest major airport to Hilton Head is Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, around 35 miles away, which receives non-stop flights from dozens of domestic cities including several large hub airports. For many visitors to Hilton Head, this is the most convenient airport to fly to.
If you are traveling from abroad or from a city not served by these airports and want to fly non-stop, the main options are either Charlotte Douglas International Airport or Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 250 miles and 275 miles away respectively.
See also:
– Savannah to Hilton Head transport options
– Hilton Head dolphin tours
– Hilton Head events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
!Please check all details before planning your travel. Availability of services and other information may change at short notice.
In Hilton Head Island
120 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (see map)
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Hilton Head’s own small airport, located to its northern end and within easy reach by taxi or rideshare (or rental vehicle) of destinations across the island and in nearby communities, has expanded its offerings in recent years.
Hilton Head now offers daily year-round scheduled flights to several major hub airports, offering the possibility of connecting flights to almost anywhere. A few extra routes are also offered seasonally, although these routes often operate on a much less frequent schedule.
Flights to Hilton Head Airport are currently received from:
– Atlanta, GA: Year round, United.
– Charlotte, NC: Year round, American.
– Dallas/Fort Worth, TX: Seasonal only, American.
– Newark, NJ: Year round, Delta.
– Philadelphia, PA: Seasonal only, American.
– Washington, DC: Year round, Delta (Dulles); seasonal only, American (National).
Private charter flights are also available to Hilton Head Airport.
The downside of flying into Hilton Head Airport is the lack of non-stop routes, with a connection required unless you happen to be coming from one of the few cities served. Flights to Hilton Head may sometimes be more expensive than to Savannah’s airport or other regional alternatives.
Hilton Head Island Airport is not currently served by public transport, but taxi and rideshare services are available from the airport. Taxis should be reserved in advance if possible.
Several car rental agencies are in operation at Hilton Head Airport. Most destinations on the island are within about 15-30 minutes’ drive.
33 miles to Hilton Head Island
400 Airways Avenue, Savannah, GA 31408 (see map)
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Although Hilton Head’s own airport has recently expanded its route options, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport remains a popular airport for flights to Hilton Head Island due to the much greater choice of non-stop routes and airlines, including several low-cost carriers. Some flights only operate seasonally.
Flights to Savannah Airport are currently received from:
– Akron/Canton, OH: Allegiant.
– Allentown, PA: Allegiant.
– Appleton, WI: Allegiant.
– Atlanta, GA: Delta.
– Baltimore, MD: Allegiant (Washington); Southwest (Washington).
– Boston, MA: Delta; jetBlue.
– Charlotte, NC: American.
– Cincinnati, OH: Allegiant.
– Chicago, IL: Allegiant (Midway); American (O’Hare); Southwest (Midway); United (O’Hare).
– Columbus, OH: Allegiant (Rickenbacker); Breeze (John Glenn).
– Dallas/Fort Worth, TX: American; Southwest.
– Denver, CO: United.
– Detroit, MI: Delta.
– Flint, MI: Allegiant.
– Fort Lauderdale, FL: Silver Airways.
– Grand Rapids, MI: Allegiant.
– Hartford, CT: Breeze.
– Houston, TX: Southwest (Hobby); United (Bush).
– Indianapolis, IN: Allegiant.
– Los Angeles, CA: Breeze.
– Louisville, KY: Allegiant.
– Miami, FL: American.
– Minneapolis/St Paul, MN: Sun Country Airlines.
– Nashville, TN: Southwest.
– Newark, NJ: Allegiant; United.
– New Haven, CT: Avelo Airlines.
– New York, NY: Allegiant (Stewart); Delta (LaGuardia, JFK); jetBlue (LaGuardia, JFK).
– Norfolk, VA: Breeze.
– Philadelphia, PA: American; Frontier.
– Pittsburgh, PA: Allegiant.
– Providence, RI: Breeze.
– St Louis, MO: Allegiant (MidAmerica).
– Tampa, FL: Silver Airways.
– Washington, DC: American (National); United (Dulles).
A range of car rental agencies operate out of Savannah Airport. Although most agencies allow out-of-state travel – in this case across the Georgia/South Carolina line – do check that there are no restrictions before renting a vehicle.
Depending on where in Hilton Head Island you are staying, the drive should take around 50 minutes to an hour or so.
Taxi and rideshare services to Hilton Head are readily available from Savannah Airport. Taxis can be pre-booked if you prefer, but will often also be available on demand.
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99 miles from Hilton Head
5500 International Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418 (see map)
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Charleston International Airport is a mid-sized airport receiving a good selection of flights (some of which only operate seasonally) from a few dozen US cities.
It is a useful alternative airport for flying to Hilton Head if the route options at Savannah or Hilton Head Airports do not suit, or if you are planning to combine your trip to Hilton Head with a visit to Charleston or another part of the South Carolina coast.
Flights to Charleston Airport are currently received from:
– Akron/Canton, OH: Breeze.
– Atlanta, GA: Delta.
– Austin, TX: Southwest.
– Baltimore, MD: Southwest.
– Boston, MA: Delta; jetBlue.
– Charlotte, NC: American.
– Chicago, IL: American (O’Hare); Southwest (Midway); United (O’Hare).
– Cincinnati, OH: Allegiant, United.
– Cleveland, OH: Allegiant; Frontier.
– Columbus, OH: Allegiant (Rickenbacker); Breeze (John Glenn); United (John Glenn).
– Dallas/Fort Worth, TX: American (International); Southwest (Love Field).
– Denver, CO: Frontier; Southwest; United.
– Detroit, MI: Delta.
– Fort Lauderdale, FL: jetBlue; Silver Airways.
– Hartford, CT: Breeze.
– Houston, TX: Southwest (Hobby); United (Bush).
– Huntsville, AL: Breeze.
– Indianapolis, IN: Allegiant.
– Kansas City, MO: Southwest.
– Long Island, NY: Breeze.
– Los Angeles, CA: jetBlue.
– Louisville, KY: Breeze.
– Miami, FL: American.
– Milwaukee, WI: United.
– Minneapolis-St Paul, MN: Delta; Sun Country Airlines.
– Nashville, TN: Southwest.
– Newark, NJ: jetBlue; United.
– New Orleans, LA: Breeze.
– New York, NY: Delta (LaGuardia, JFK); jetBlue (LaGuardia, JFK).
– Norfolk, VA: Breeze.
– Orlando, FL: Silver Airways.
– Palm Beach, FL: Breeze.
– Philadelphia, PA: American; Frontier.
– Pittsburgh, PA: Allegiant; Breeze.
– Providence, RI: Breeze.
– Punta Gorda, FL: Allegiant.
– Richmond, VA: Breeze.
– Seattle, WA: Alaska Airlines.
– St Louis, MO: Allegiant; Southwest.
– Tampa, FL: Breeze; Silver Airways.
– Trenton, NJ: Frontier.
– Washington, DC: American (National); United (Dulles).
The easiest way to get from Charleston Airport to Hilton Head is to drive. In good traffic, it should take about two hours or so.
If you won’t be driving, it should be possible (if expensive) to make the trip by taxi, for which an advance reservation is highly advisable. You might find an Uber or Lyft driver willing to take you, but don’t depend upon it.
Bus service between Charleston and Hilton Head is not currently available.
249 miles from Hilton Head Island
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28208 (see map)
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If you intend to rent a car for your visit, Charlotte is another possibility for flights into Hilton Head. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 250 miles from Hilton Head Island, a drive of a little under 4 hours.
Charlotte Douglas is a major international airport and a flight hub for American Airlines, with services to and from 170+ cities across the United States, Europe, Central America and the Caribbean.
The main advantage of flying into Charlotte is likely to be the cost saving and the greater range of flight times and airlines over a connecting flight to Hilton Head or Savannah.
Charlotte Airport is currently served by the following airlines:
– Air Canada
– American Airlines
– Countour Airlines
– Delta Air Lines
– Frontier Airlines
– jetBlue Airways
– Lufthansa
– Southwest Airlines
– Spirit Airlines
– Swift Air
– Sun Country Airlines
– United Airlines
– Vacation Express
– Viva Aerobus
– Volaris
A rental car or pre-booked car service are currently the easiest ways to travel between Hilton Head Island and Charlotte Airport. Taxi or rideshare services may also be available.
273 miles to Hilton Head Island
6000 North Terminal Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30320 (see map)
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, about 4-5 hours drive from Hilton Head, is another acceptable option for getting to the island if you were planning to rent a car for your trip and want to either fly with a specific airline or avoid having to make a connection.
Flights to Atlanta Airport, which is one of the biggest airports in the world, are received from hundreds of domestic and international locations, including the UK and mainland Europe, Central America and the Caribbean, and a handful of other large cities in South America, Africa and Asia.
Delta, which uses this airport as its hub, offers the most routes. The airport is currently served by the following airlines:
– Air Canada
– Air France
– Alaska Airlines
– American Airlines
– Boutique Airlines
– British Airways
– Copa Airlines
– Delta Air Lines
– Frontier Airlines
– jetBlue Airways
– KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
– Korean Air
– Lufthansa
– Qatar Airways
– Southwest Airlines
– Spirit Airlines
– Turkish Airlines
– United Airlines
– Virgin Atlantic
– WestJet
The easiest way to travel from Atlanta Airport to Hilton Head is by car. Many rental agencies are represented at the airport. Most rental agencies do not restrict travel out of state (in this case from Georgia into South Carolina) but it is best to check.
The quickest route is usually to take the I-75 out of Atlanta, then following the I-16 into Savannah. From there, take the I-95 northward, exiting onto US-278 (which will take you the rest of the way to Hilton Head) on the outskirts of Hardeeville, SC.
If you won’t be driving, it is also possible to take a Greyhound bus from Atlanta Airport to Savannah and to complete your journey to Hilton Head Island by taxi or rideshare. A more expensive option is a pre-booked car service, providing private transport from Atlanta to Hilton Head.