Charleston trip from Salt Lake City (SLC): what 3 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 3-night Charleston trip from Salt Lake City (SLC) runs about $2,008 to $2,092 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Delta non-stop | Residence Inn Charleston Riverview · 3★ | $760 | $540 | $492 | $300 | $2,092 |
| Best value | Delta non-stop | Folly Beach cottage · 3★ | $760 | $570 | $492 | $244 | $2,066 |
| Least cash | Spirit via Orlando (budget fare) | Residence Inn Charleston Riverview · 3★ | $460 | $540 | $492 | $516 | $2,008 |
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
- Magnolia Plantation and Gardens$64 for 2
- HuskOrder: Husk cheeseburger · $56 for 2 over your food budget
Day 2
- Rainbow Row and the Battery walkfree
- Fort Sumter ferry$70 for 2
- Rodney Scott's BBQOrder: Whole-hog pulled pork · in your food budget
Day 3
- Ghost walk$50 for 2
- Patriots Point and USS Yorktown$60 for 2
- Hominy Grill-style shrimp and gritsOrder: Shrimp and grits · in your food budget
Flights from Salt Lake City (SLC)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit via Orlando | 1 stop | 7h 26m | $460 |
| United Basic Economy via Denver | 1 stop | 6h 37m | $520 |
| Southwest via Denver | 1 stop | 6h 37m | $610 |
| American via Charlotte | 1 stop | 6h 43m | $630 |
| United via Denver | 1 stop | 6h 37m | $640 |
| JetBlue via Orlando | 1 stop | 7h 26m | $650 |
| Delta non-stop | non-stop | 4h 22m | $760 |
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 Salt Lake City (SLC)?
About $2,008 to $2,092 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 3 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Charleston?
Spirit via Orlando at about $460 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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