Private charter · SSI → BFT
St. Simons Island to Beaufort
98 miles, about 35 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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St. Simons Island to Beaufort, door to door faster.
Trade about 2½ hours on the road for about 35 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from St Simons Island Airport in St. Simons Island to Beaufort Executive Airport in Beaufort, 98 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 98 mi
- Flight
- 35 min
- Driving
- 2½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers35 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers20 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing St. Simons Island
Airports in St. Simons Island
SSI
Commercial airportSt Simons Island Airport
St Simons Island · KSSI
- From downtown
- Under 1 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,584 ft
BQK
Commercial airportBrunswick Golden Isles Airport
Brunswick · KBQK
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
K4J6
Regional airportSt Marys Airport
St Marys
- From downtown
- 30 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
Arriving Beaufort
Airports in Beaufort
BFT
Regional airportBeaufort Executive Airport
Beaufort · KARW
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,434 ft
HHH
Commercial airportHilton Head Airport
Hilton Head Island · KHXD
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
K3J1
Regional airportRidgeland-Claude Dean Airport
Ridgeland
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,200 ft
When you land
Things to do in Beaufort
Beaufort, founded in 1711, is one of South Carolina’s oldest towns, and its historic district of antebellum homes facing the Beaufort River has served as a backdrop for films including The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides and Forrest Gump. The local economy is closely tied to the military, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Naval Hospital Beaufort nearby, as well as tourism, retirement and real estate. The surrounding Sea Islands are central to Gullah Geechee culture, preserved at places like the Penn Center on St. Helena Island.
- 01
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Along the Beaufort River downtown, the park has swings, gardens, a marina and walkways with views of the swing bridge and the marshes, and is a favorite spot at sunset.
- 02
Beaufort Historic District
Stately antebellum homes with deep porches line the streets of the Point neighborhood and Bay Street, best seen on a walking, carriage or boat tour.
- 03
Hunting Island State Park
East of Beaufort, the park has miles of beach, maritime forest, a fishing pier and a historic lighthouse that visitors can climb for views over the island.
- 04
Penn Center
On St. Helena Island, one of the first schools in the South for formerly enslaved people is now a cultural center preserving Gullah Geechee history and traditions.
- 05
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Sites in Beaufort and on St. Helena Island tell the story of the Reconstruction era, including the Old Beaufort Firehouse visitor center and the Penn Center.
- 06
Old Sheldon Church Ruins
North of Beaufort, the brick walls and columns of an 18th-century church burned twice in war stand in a grove of moss-draped live oaks.
Questions
St. Simons Island to Beaufort flights
How long is a private flight from St. Simons Island to Beaufort?
About 35 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 98 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 2½ hours.
Which airports do flights from St. Simons Island to Beaufort use?
You can depart from St Simons Island Airport (SSI), Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK), or St Marys Airport (K4J6) and arrive at Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT), Hilton Head Airport (HHH), or Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport (K3J1). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from St. Simons Island to Beaufort 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 St. Simons Island and Beaufort?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Beaufort back to St. Simons Island are priced the same way.
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