Charleston trip from Nashville (BNA): what 3 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 3-night Charleston trip from Nashville (BNA) runs about $1,752 to $1,766 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip and Least cash | Southwest non-stop | Residence Inn Charleston Riverview · 3★ | $340 | $540 | $492 | $394 | $1,766 |
| Best value | Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta (budget fare) | Residence Inn Charleston Riverview · 3★ | $270 | $540 | $492 | $450 | $1,752 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Lowcountry food tour$150 for 2
- Rainbow Row and the Battery walkfree
- Rodney Scott's BBQOrder: Whole-hog pulled pork · in your food budget
Day 2
- Ghost walk$50 for 2
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens$64 for 2
- Callie's Hot Little BiscuitOrder: Cheese and chive biscuits · in your food budget
Day 3
- Patriots Point and USS Yorktown$60 for 2
- Fort Sumter ferry$70 for 2
- Hominy Grill-style shrimp and gritsOrder: Shrimp and grits · in your food budget
Flights from Nashville (BNA)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta | 1 stop | 3h 51m | $270 |
| Delta via Atlanta | 1 stop | 3h 51m | $340 |
| American via Charlotte | 1 stop | 3h 54m | $340 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 1h 33m | $340 |
Food: about $82 a person a day
Breakfast$14
Lunch$18
Dinner$42
Snacks and coffee$8
Restaurants worth the trip
- HuskOrder: Husk cheeseburger · about $70 a person
- Rodney Scott's BBQOrder: Whole-hog pulled pork · about $20 a person
- Hominy Grill-style shrimp and gritsOrder: Shrimp and grits · about $25 a person
- Callie's Hot Little BiscuitOrder: Cheese and chive biscuits · about $10 a person
- FIGOrder: Ricotta gnocchi with lamb bolognese · about $75 a person
Questions
How much is a 3-night trip to Charleston from Nashville (BNA)?
About $1,752 to $1,766 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 3 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Nashville (BNA) to Charleston?
Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta at about $270 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Charleston?
About $82 a person a day at mid-range places, or $492 for 2 over 3 days.
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