Maine Coon kittens · South Carolina
Maine Coon Kittens for Sale in South Carolina
South Carolina runs from the Blue Ridge foothills above Greenville, through the Midlands, down to the marshes of the Lowcountry, and a kitten flying from Minneapolis could be heading for any of them. Southern hospitality tends to mean a busy house with plenty of visitors, which suits a Maine Coon: it is the sort of cat that strolls in to greet the company.
Is South Carolina a Drive or a Flight From Minnesota?
For South Carolina, flying is the only sensible option: roughly 2 hours 45 minutes, sometimes with a connection from MSP to Charleston (CHS), compared with days on the road.
South Carolina families can fly into Charleston, Greenville Spartanburg or Columbia, and those near the North Carolina line often use Charlotte, with its frequent nonstop flights from Minneapolis.
Your Kitten's First Days in South Carolina
Charleston International is in North Charleston, about 20 minutes from downtown and a little more to Mount Pleasant or Summerville. Greenville Spartanburg sits between its two cities, roughly 20 minutes from each, and Columbia's airport is a short drive southwest of downtown. Families in Rock Hill and Fort Mill are often closer to Charlotte, and Hilton Head is easiest from Savannah. Between June and November, check the tropical forecast before you fix a travel date. On a July afternoon, the car should already be cold when you buckle the carrier in. Pick one quiet room as home base, with the litter box in a corner away from food and water, and have a vet visit arranged within 72 hours.
Which Airport Is Best for Charleston, Columbia and Greenville and Spartanburg?
| If you live in | Your kitten arrives via |
|---|---|
| Charleston | Charleston International (CHS) |
| Columbia | Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) |
| Greenville and Spartanburg | Greenville Spartanburg (GSP) |
| Rock Hill and Fort Mill | Charlotte (CLT) |
| Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach (MYR), usually with a connection |
| Hilton Head | Savannah (SAV) |
Kat will help you choose. Most families pick a flight nanny, who brings the kitten in the cabin; others fly to Minneapolis and collect, and some routes suit cargo or ground transport. How kittens travel compares them.
When Is the Best Time to Bring a Kitten to South Carolina?
South Carolina summers are long, hot and humid, and airlines restrict pets as cargo in heat, so a flight nanny is the usual choice for much of the year.
Easiest months: November to March. Plan around: April to October.
A Maine Coon at Home in South Carolina
South Carolina's heat and humidity mean an indoor Maine Coon needs air conditioning and regular brushing for most of the year. On the coast around Charleston and Myrtle Beach, humidity makes grooming especially important. Upstate around Greenville, winters are cool enough for the coat to fill out.
More on coat care in shedding and grooming.
Living With a Big Cat in South Carolina
Raised Lowcountry houses and newer homes around Summerville and Bluffton often have tall ceilings, so a ceiling-height cat tree or a row of wall steps gives a big cat a lookout without taking up floor space. Put together a hurricane kit for the cat each June: the carrier it already knows, several days of food, litter, and copies of its vet records, in case you need to leave in a hurry. The yellow pine pollen that coats everything in spring will cling to a long coat if the windows are open, so a damp cloth helps. Many Maine Coons will also happily hunt the occasional palmetto bug, which at least counts as exercise.
See Maine Coon behavior for play and enrichment ideas.
What Does a Kitten Cost in South Carolina?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700. You pay a $200 deposit to reserve, then the rest before your kitten leaves at 10 weeks. Kat prices the trip to South Carolina up front, so there are no surprises. The prices page lists what is included, and the kitten contract covers the terms, including a vet check within 72 hours of arrival.
Questions From South Carolina Families
How much is a Maine Coon kitten in South Carolina?
A Maine Coon kitten from Kats Kits is $700. Reserving one takes a $200 deposit, and getting it to South Carolina is priced separately for your trip.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to South Carolina?
About 2 hours 45 minutes, sometimes with a connection from MSP to Charleston (CHS). Exact times change with the airline and the time of year.
How does a kitten get to Hilton Head?
Usually through Savannah (SAV). Kat will check the easiest way in for your exact address.
Other States Near South Carolina
In South Carolina and Wondering How It Would Work?
Let Kat know your town in South Carolina and the kitten you have your eye on. Call (651) 463-4780 or email katskitscattery@aol.com.