Flight delays possible for Lowcountry travelers due to winter storm. What to know
As forecasts continue to show that the Hilton Head area will be spared from the slew of ice and freezing rain headed to the Palmetto State this weekend, impacts are still expected – especially for folks traveling by air.
Airports across the Southeast have been gearing up for the expected weather. Delta Air Lines announced Thursday afternoon it was canceling flights across five states, including Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, while other airlines brace for disruptions.
While numbers continue to grow, flight tracker FlightAware says that over 2,000 flights have been delayed and over 500 canceled nationwide on Friday.
Here’s how many flights have been delayed or canceled at airports across the Lowcountry:
- Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport: 11 delays, zero cancellations for Friday; 6 cancellations on Saturday
- Charleston International Airport: 9 delays, zero cancellations for Friday; 9 cancellations on Saturday
- Hilton Head Island Airport: Zero delays and cancellations for Friday; 4 cancellations on Saturday
As the storm moves in, more cancellations and delays are expected. Travelers are encouraged to check their flight status frequently and check rebooking options and offers from respective airlines.
This story has been updated to include the latest flight delay and cancellation numbers as of 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23.
Have you experienced travel disruptions due to Winter Storm Fern? Let us know by emailing amiller@islandpacket.com.
This story was originally published January 23, 2026 at 10:10 AM.
