Birmingham to Great Smoky Mountains: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 8 times. The typical return was £387 per person and the lowest £301, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £301 |
| Typical (median) | £387 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 8 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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Great Smoky Mountains
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop from Birmingham to Knoxville in 1h 5m, leaving 2:10 PM Friday
- $399 per person, $114 below the typical fare on this route
- Carr's Northside in Gatlinburg: 8.2 from 2,087 reviews, balcony or patio
£1,122 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £602 + hotel £520, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express · nonstop · 1h 5m
The catch: It's peak fall foliage, the busiest weekend stretch of the year, Friday has a 74% chance of showers, and Carr's Northside has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you want fall color, hikes and a short nonstop for two; skip it if crowded trails and weekend traffic would spoil it for you.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £571 | MX + G4 | with a stop | 56h 31m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £301 | United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express | nonstop | 1h 5m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £363 | MX + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 17h 43m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £403 | UA | with a stop | 5h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £318 | MX + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 17h 43m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £403 | UA | with a stop | 5h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £589 | MX + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 11h 57m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £371 | UA | nonstop | 1h 5m | Kiwi.com |
About Great Smoky Mountains
The Smokies are the most-visited national park in the country, with misty ridges, black bears, wildflowers and the family fun of Dollywood next door.
Great Smoky Mountains from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Birmingham to Great Smoky Mountains
What does a return from Birmingham to Great Smoky Mountains usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £387 per person, taxes and fees included, across 8 checks; the lowest was £301.
When is the best time to fly from Birmingham to Great Smoky Mountains?
Great Smoky Mountains is at its best in April, May, June, September and October. Avoid January, February: Icy roads, closed high passes and many attractions on reduced hours
Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham to Great Smoky Mountains?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.
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