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Distance to Hilton Head Island6.0km
Distance to Savannah42.2km

About Hilton Head Airport

  • The airport is also used by passengers travelling to or from nearby Savannah and Charleston, making it a major gateway for the wider region.

  • Here's a rundown of the top airlines at Hilton Head Airport:

  • Need inspiration on where to go if you're planning to fly from Hilton Head Island? Direct flights from Hilton Head Airport can take you to some standout destinations, including:

    • Charlotte

    • New York

    • Washington DC

    • Chicago

    • Atlanta

  • May, June, and July are the busiest months at Hilton Head Island Airport. Late spring and summer draw large numbers of visitors to the island's beaches and golf courses, with June and July marking the height of the family holiday season along the South Carolina coast.

  • January, February, and March are the quietest months at Hilton Head Island Airport. These winter and early spring months fall well outside the beach season, and cooler temperatures along the coast mean fewer leisure visitors make the trip compared to the warmer months later in the year.

How to get from Hilton Head Airport to Hilton Head Island

  • For a handy door-to-door option, book a rideshare service from Hilton Head Airport with Uber or Lyft.

  • Palmetto Taxi and Diamond Transportation are among the taxi companies in Hilton Head Island.

  • It usually takes around 10 minutes to drive from Hilton Head Airport to Hilton Head Island by rideshare service or taxi, though traffic conditions can affect journey times.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Hilton Head Airport from Hilton Head Island

  • Driving from central Hilton Head Island to the airport takes about 15 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Hilton Head Airport facilities

  • Hilton Head Airport uses one terminal for all flights.

Where to stay near Hilton Head Airport

  • Booked a late flight to Hilton Head Airport or heading out first thing in the morning? Bluewater by Spinnaker Resorts gives you a practical place to stay nearby. It features a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, and Wi-Fi and is about 5 kilometres away.

  • Another nearby option is Marriott's SurfWatch. Roughly 3 kilometres from the airport, amenities here include tour services, accessible parking, and visual alarms.

  • Seawatch at Island Club also keeps you close to arrivals, departures and everything in between. It's about 2 kilometres away and includes a basketball court, internet access, electric vehicle charging, and more.

Car rental options near Hilton Head Airport

Hilton Head Airport FAQs

Yes, United operates to and from both Hilton Head Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, American Airlines operates to and from both Hilton Head Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Delta operates to and from both Hilton Head Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Enterprise, Alamo, Thrifty, Dollar, National, Avis, Hertz, Budget and Surprice pick-up points in or near to Hilton Head Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Hilton Head Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Hilton Head Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Hilton Head Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Hilton Head Airport’s departure lounge.

Marriott's SurfWatch is the highest-rated hotel near Hilton Head Airport, just 2.7km away. Other great hotels nearby include Marriott's Barony Beach Club (0.9km from the airport), and Simple Rewards Inn (4.2km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Hilton Head Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Hilton Head Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Hilton Head Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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