Charleston from San Juan, 23 – 25 Oct: £868 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare of $423 per person, $87 below the typical $510
- Highs of 76–81°F and a 10–14% rain chance for walking
- Hampton Inn rated 8.5 from 388 reviews, breakfast included
The catch: One stop each way adds up to 29h 19m of travel, the return lands Monday at 1:31 PM, and October is hurricane season.
Worth it if you can take Monday off and want a weekend of walking and eating; skip it if a long one-stop trip for two nights wears you out.
Worth it if you can spare Monday: $1,152 for two covers the flights at $845 plus 2 nights at the Hampton Inn & Suites North Charleston-University Boulevard at $307, taxes and fees included. You fly out Friday, Oct 23 and fly home Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 on F9 + MX with one stop each way. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
£868 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £637 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites North Charleston-University Boulevard, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £231 |
| The total, before you go | £868 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£66 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£319 per person, return
£637 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + MX · 1 stop · 29h 19m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 9:01 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 10:13 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 1:31 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + MX | £319 | 1 stop | 29h 19m |
| B6 + MX | £341 | 1 stop | 27h 19m |
| F9 + MX | £341 | 1 stop | 24h 31m |
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Why now
The fare is $423 per person, $87 below the typical fare on this route, which is $510 per person, so it's 17% under. We checked 12 fares and they ran from $423 to $535, so this one is the lowest we saw. The forecast for Oct 23–25 shows highs of 76–81°F and lows of 65–67°F. Friday and Saturday look overcast, Sunday looks clear, and the chance of rain is 10–14%. That's good weather for walking Rainbow Row and the Battery, and still warm enough for an afternoon at the beach. Heads-up: October is hurricane season, with occasional tidal flooding, so keep an eye on the forecast. The trip comes to $1,152 for two before you go. Add the $520 we budget for spending and the weekend comes to $1,673 for two. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city and food weekend with a beach option: pastel houses, horse carriages, cobbled lanes and Lowcountry cooking, with barrier-island beaches minutes away. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk all day and take their time over dinner. The pace is short and full. You land Friday night, have all of Saturday, and have most of Sunday before a 10:13 PM flight home.
Weather in Charleston, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 76–81°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 76 °F | 65 °F | 10% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 79 °F | 67 °F | 14% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 81 °F | 66 °F | 10% |
Where to stay in Charleston
All three picks are in North Charleston, so you'll drive to the Historic District / South of Broad, where the antebellum mansions and cobbled lanes are all walkable, and to King Street, the main shopping and restaurant strip. Hampton Inn & Suites North Charleston-University Boulevard is the best value at $307 for the stay ($154 a night). It's rated 8.5 from 388 reviews and includes breakfast, but it has no free cancellation. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Charleston - Northwoods by IHG has the top rating, 9.2 from 245 reviews, at $389 for the stay ($195 a night), with breakfast and free cancellation. Hyatt Place North Charleston is $337 for the stay ($169 a night) and has the most reviews, rated 7.7 from 1,574, with breakfast included.
Hampton Inn & Suites North Charleston-University Boulevard
£231 for 2 nights, two guests · £116 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Charleston - Northwoods by IHG
£293 for 2 nights, two guests · £147 a night
See roomsHyatt Place North Charleston
£254 for 2 nights, two guests · £127 a night
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Where in Charleston
- Historic District / South of Broad: Antebellum mansions and cobbled lanes, all walkable.
- King Street: Boutique hotels amid the main shopping and restaurant strip.
- Upper King / Cannonborough: Newer hotels near the busiest restaurants and bars.
- Mount Pleasant: Across the bridge, close to Sullivan's Island beaches.
- Isle of Palms: Beach resorts twenty minutes from downtown.
What to do in Charleston
- Walk Rainbow Row and the Battery at sunset
- Eat shrimp and grits at a Lowcountry table like Husk or FIG
- Take the boat to Fort Sumter
- Tour the Magnolia or Middleton Place plantation gardens
- Swim at Sullivan's Island or Folly Beach on clear Sunday, forecast at 81°F
Also worth it
- Tour Magnolia or Middleton Place plantation gardens
Tours and tickets in Charleston
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Juan | Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Charleston | Charleston International (CHS) |
| Flight time | 29h 19m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,309 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Charleston costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £638 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hampton Inn & Suites North Charleston-University Boulevard) | £231 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,261 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: San Juan to Charleston
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £319 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £238 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £384 |
| Price checks | 12 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Charleston.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Hurricane season with occasional tidal flooding
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from San Juan.
- Outbound leaves SJU Friday at 7:00 AM and lands at CHS at 9:01 PM, with one stop.
- The return leaves Sunday at 10:13 PM and lands Monday at 1:31 PM.
- October is in hurricane season, with occasional tidal flooding.
- Only the Holiday Inn Express has free cancellation. All three hotels include breakfast.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you can take Monday off. The fare is $423 per person, 17% below the typical $510, and the forecast shows highs of 76–81°F. The catch is one stop each way and 29h 19m of travel round trip.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,152 for two: $845 for the flights plus $307 for 2 nights at the Hampton Inn, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, resort fees and spending money are extra. We budget $520 for spending, which brings the weekend to $1,673.
Is there a nonstop?
Not on these dates. Every fare we found has one stop. The F9 + MX fare leaves Friday at 7:00 AM and lands at 9:01 PM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from San Juan to Charleston, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
Highs of 76°F Friday, 79°F Saturday and 81°F Sunday, with a 10–14% chance of rain. October is hurricane season, so check the forecast before you go.
Is 2 nights enough?
It works for a quick look at the city. You land Friday at 9:01 PM, so Saturday is your full day. Sunday is free until the 10:13 PM flight.
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