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Charleston, SC

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Charleston, SC

Pastel rowhouses, lowcountry cuisine, beaches, Southern charm + history

Pay in cash

$3,800

$300 flight + $3,500 hotel

Pay with points

193,000 pts

+ $30 taxes & fees

18KSouthwest175KHyatt

Best card for this trip

Chase Bonvoy Boundless

3 free night certs (up to 50K each) at Charleston Place

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Weather in June

⚠️ Off-season — weather can be challenging

Best: March

Air temp

72°–88°F

22°–31°C

Water temp

80°F

27°C

Rainfall

high

Crowds

Low

Hot and humid, storms

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● Best months ● Shoulder ● Off-season

Flights — JFK → CHS

Economy

  • Chase Ultimate Rewards

    via Southwest Rapid Rewards

    JFK → CHS — check direct flights from JFK. Chase UR → Southwest LGA-CHS

    12K/18K/26K

    roundtrip · Wanna Get Away (dynamic)

    + $30 taxes

    Open to cover:SW Priority Sapphire Preferred

  • American AAdvantage

    JFK → CHS — check direct flights from JFK. AA economy JFK-CHS via CLT

    25,000

    roundtrip

    + $20 taxes

    Open to cover:Sapphire Preferred

Top hotels for your points

⭐ Top picks

Picked for best points value — Hyatt has the only fixed award chart left in major US hotels, so your points stretch the furthest here. Tap each option below for why it stands out.

  • Hotel Bennett

    Hyatt·Romance, splurge

    Cat 6 Unbound SLH — Marion Square luxury.

    25K/30K/35K

    off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 7

    $700/night cash

    5 nights = 175,000 pts (~$3,500 value)

    Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

  • The Restoration

    Hyatt·Boutique historic

    Cat 6 Unbound — boutique historic district.

    25K/30K/35K

    off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 7

    $500/night cash

    5 nights = 175,000 pts (~$2,500 value)

    Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

  • Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District

    Hyatt·Budget, walkable

    Cat 4 — walk to King Street.

    17K/20K/23K

    off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 5

    $280/night cash

    5 nights = 100,000 pts (~$1,400 value)

    Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

  • Hyatt House Charleston Historic District

    Hyatt·Longer stays

    Cat 4 — extended-stay nearby.

    17K/20K/23K

    off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 5

    $260/night cash

    5 nights = 100,000 pts (~$1,300 value)

    Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

More hotels on points

  • The Charleston Place

    Marriott Bonvoy·In-town luxury

    Standard category; King Street luxury.

    60,000/night

    $500/night cash

    5 nights = 300,000 pts (~$2,500 value)

    Open to cover:Bonvoy Boundless Bonvoy Brilliant

Trip Strategy — open these cards and the trip is mostly free

Open Marriott Bonvoy Boundless + Sapphire Preferred. Boundless 3 free night certs covers stay at Charleston Place + UR for flight.

Chase Bonvoy Boundless

3 free night certs (up to 50K each) at Charleston Place

$95/yr annual fee

Chase Sapphire Reserve

75K UR → 22K SW for RT LGA-CHS + 2 more nights

$795/yr annual fee

Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip

Local transport$100
Food (5 days)$375
Activities (5 days)$250
Total cash needed$725

🚗 Walkable historic district; Uber to beaches · vs. $3,800 full cash trip

What to see & do in Charleston, SC

  • Rainbow Row + Historic District

    Neighborhood

    13 pastel rowhouses on East Bay Street + cobblestone streets full of antebellum homes.

  • Fort Sumter National Monument

    Sight

    Civil War started here in 1861. Ferry from Patriots Point or Liberty Square.

  • Sullivan's Island Beach

    Beach

    15 min east — wide beach, dunes, fewer crowds than Folly. Lighthouse views.

  • Magnolia Plantation

    Sight

    1676 plantation with one of America's oldest public gardens. Boat + tram tours.

  • Husk

    Food

    Sean Brock's flagship Southern restaurant — hyperlocal ingredients, James Beard winner.

  • Folly Beach + Morris Island Lighthouse

    Beach

    Surf town vibe; lighthouse views from north end of Folly. Easy day trip.

Events to know about

✨ In June

  • Spoleto Festival USA

    Happening

    Late May - mid-June — 17-day international arts festival (opera, theater, dance, classical).

    May · Jun

  • Cooper River Bridge Run

    Early April — 10K across the Arthur Ravenel Bridge. World-class field, 40K runners.

    Apr

  • Charleston Wine + Food Festival

    Early March — top chefs from around the country come to Charleston.

    Mar

All cards that help with this destination

Chase

Sapphire Reserve

$795/yr

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Chase

Bonvoy Boundless

$95/yr

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Chase

World of Hyatt

$95/yr

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