Why go
- City in South Carolina, United States.
- Served by Hartsville Regional Airport (HVS).
History
Florence is a city in and the county seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States. It lies at the intersection of Interstates 20 and 95 and is the eastern terminus of the former. It is the primary city within the Florence metropolitan area. The area forms the core of the historical Pee Dee region of South Carolina, which includes the eight counties of northeastern South Carolina, along with sections of southeastern North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 39,899, making it the 10th-most-populous city in the state.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300, DH8) · 1 route: Charlotte
- US Airways US (CRJ, DH8, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Charlotte*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hartsville Regional Airport (HVS); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FLO has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Charlotte).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Florence, South Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.