Kiawah Island, South Carolina

Private charter · CSG → KJZI

Columbus to Kiawah Island

287 miles, about 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Columbus to Kiawah Island, door to door faster.

Trade about 6½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 40 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Columbus Airport in Columbus to Charleston Executive Airport in Kiawah Island, 287 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
287 mi
Flight
1 hr 40 min
Driving
6½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CSGColumbusKJZIKiawah Island
CSG → KJZI287 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 40 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers55 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Columbus

Airports in Columbus

  • CSG

    Commercial airport

    Columbus Airport

    Columbus · KCSG

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,997 ft

  • PIM

    Regional airport

    Harris County Airport

    Pine Mountain · KPIM

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • AUO

    Regional airport

    Auburn University Regional Airport

    Auburn · KAUO

    From downtown
    30 mi
    Longest runway
    5,264 ft

  • K7A3

    Regional airport

    Lanett Municipal Airport

    Lanett

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    3,148 ft

  • K82A

    Regional airport

    Marion County Airport

    Buena Vista

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    3,200 ft

Arriving Kiawah Island

Airports in Kiawah Island

  • KJZI

    Regional airport

    Charleston Executive Airport

    Johns Island

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    5,350 ft

  • CHS

    Major airport

    Charleston International Airport

    Charleston · KCHS

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    9,001 ft

  • KLRO

    Regional airport

    Mount Pleasant Regional Airport Faison Field

    Mount Pleasant

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    3,700 ft

When you land

Things to do in Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island is a barrier island south of Charleston known for its natural beauty and world-class golf. Most of the island is a private residential community, with the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, the Sanctuary hotel and a collection of courses designed by some of golf’s most famous architects. The Pete Dye-designed Ocean Course has hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup and two PGA Championships, and the island’s ten miles of beach, maritime forest and marshes are home to dolphins, bobcats and loggerhead turtles. Second homes, resort hospitality and golf are the island’s economy.

  1. 01

    The Ocean Course

    Pete Dye’s windswept course, with more oceanfront holes than any other in the Northern Hemisphere, hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup and the 2012 and 2021 PGA Championships.

  2. 02

    The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island

    The resort’s oceanfront hotel offers a spa, pools, restaurants and direct access to the beach, set against the dunes on the island’s eastern side.

  3. 03

    Kiawah Beachwalker Park

    A county park at the island’s western end offers public beach access to Kiawah’s wide, quiet beach, along with outdoor showers, picnic areas and lifeguards in summer.

  4. 04

    Freshfields Village

    At the entrance to Kiawah and Seabrook islands, this village center has restaurants, shops, a grocery and seasonal events, serving as a gathering place for both communities.

  5. 05

    Angel Oak

    On nearby Johns Island, this live oak is estimated to be several hundred years old, with sprawling limbs that shade a large area and make it a beloved Lowcountry landmark.

  6. 06

    Bohicket Marina

    Near the entrance to Kiawah, this marina is the starting point for fishing charters, dolphin cruises and sunset boat trips through the tidal creeks.

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Questions

Columbus to Kiawah Island flights

How long is a private flight from Columbus to Kiawah Island?

About 1 hr 40 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 287 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 6½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Columbus to Kiawah Island use?

You can depart from Columbus Airport (CSG), Harris County Airport (PIM), or Auburn University Regional Airport (AUO) and arrive at Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI), Charleston International Airport (CHS), or Mount Pleasant Regional Airport Faison Field (KLRO). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Columbus to Kiawah Island cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Columbus and Kiawah Island?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Kiawah Island back to Columbus are priced the same way.

Return flight

Kiawah Island to Columbus

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