Bar Harbor & Acadia from Charleston, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,048 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £164 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 56–63°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 31h 59m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Flights from Charleston to Bar Harbor & Acadia cost $517 per person round trip ($1,033 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026. That's 2 nights, on MX + G4 with 1 stop, not nonstop. Expect overcast skies, highs of 56–63°F and little rain, and the best-value hotel, Belle Isle Motel, is $358 for the stay with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£1,048 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £779 |
| Belle Isle Motel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £270 |
| The total, before you go | £1,048 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£164 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Breeze, £121 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
£390 per person, return
£779 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + G4 · 1 stop · 31h 59m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 3:27 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 10:08 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:30 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 8:48 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + G4 | £390 | 1 stop | 31h 59m |
| MX + F9 + G4 | £459 | 2 stops | 31h 16m |
| MX + F9 | £467 | 3 stops | 36h 53m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 21:45 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $517 per person round trip, this fare is $217 below the typical fare on this route. Our earlier checks put the typical fare at $734 per person, so the trip carries a 29% below typical badge. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $517 to $747. The lowest we logged in the last 30 days was $511, so this is close to the floor but not under it. The timing matters too. Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and Acadia's season ends at month's end, which makes Oct 23–25 one of the last open weekends. The forecast is overcast, with highs of 56–63°F and rain chances of 15–23%. That's good weather for granite summits and a long lobster dinner. For two people, flights, Belle Isle Motel and $520 for spending come to $1,912 all in. Those were the prices when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A cool-weather nature getaway on Mount Desert Island, with rocky Atlantic shoreline, granite summits, carriage roads and lobster shacks. It suits a couple or two friends who like an active day followed by an early night and don't mind a long travel day to get there. You only get a day and a half on the ground, so the pace is brisk: one big hike or scenic drive, one long dinner, then home.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 56–63°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 56 °F | 47 °F | 15% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 63 °F | 53 °F | 16% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 56 °F | 47 °F | 23% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
Belle Isle Motel is the best-value pick at $358 for the 2 nights ($179 a night). That gets you a King Room with breakfast, rated 7.5 from 607 reviews, but it has no free cancellation. Acadia Inn is the top-rated option at 9.4 from 1,247 reviews: a 3-star with breakfast and free cancellation, $674 for the stay ($337 a night). Acadia Pines Motel is the budget choice at $345 ($173 a night): 2 stars, room only, rated 6.9 from 338 reviews, with free cancellation. All three are listed in Bar Harbor. If you're picking by area, Bar Harbor village puts you steps from the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses. Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3) is where oceanfront motels have lower rates. Heads-up: you land Saturday morning, so the Friday night goes unused.
Belle Isle Motel
£270 for 2 nights, two guests · £135 a night
See roomsAcadia Inn
£508 for 2 nights, two guests · £254 a night
See roomsAcadia Pines Motel
£260 for 2 nights, two guests · £130 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Bar Harbor & Acadia for these dates
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Where in Bar Harbor & Acadia
- Bar Harbor village: Inns and lobster restaurants steps from the Shore Path and Island Explorer buses.
- Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3): Oceanfront motels and resorts with lower rates.
- Southwest Harbor: The quiet side of Mount Desert Island with working harbours.
- Northeast Harbor: Upscale yachting village near the Asticou gardens.
What to do in Bar Harbor & Acadia
- Get up Sunday for the first sunrise in America from Cadillac Mountain.
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road and stop at Thunder Hole.
- Eat popovers at the Jordan Pond House after a morning on the trails.
- Bike the carriage roads around Eagle Lake.
- Climb the iron rungs of the Beehive Trail if heights don't bother you.
- End Saturday with a lobster dinner on the harbour.
Also worth it
- Watch the first sunrise in America from Cadillac Mountain
- Eat a lobster dinner on the harbour
Tours and tickets in Bar Harbor & Acadia
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Charleston | Charleston International (CHS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 31h 59m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,020 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £779 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Belle Isle Motel) | £270 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,441 |
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: Charleston to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £390 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £385 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £553 |
| Price checks | 15 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Bar Harbor & Acadia.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Charleston.
- The outbound leaves CHS at 3:27 PM on Friday, Oct 23, and lands at Bangor (BGR) at 10:08 AM Saturday, a total travel time of 31h 59m with 1 stop.
- The return leaves BGR at 7:30 PM on Sunday, Oct 25, and lands at 8:48 AM on Monday, Oct 26, so plan your Monday around it.
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and Acadia's season ends at month's end, so this weekend is the tail end.
- Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees included, as found when we checked, and they can change. Belle Isle Motel has no free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $517 per person round trip, or $1,033 for two, all-in, on MX + G4 with 1 stop. The other options we saw were $609 per person with 2 stops and $619 per person with 3 stops.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Maine is on the same time as Charleston.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast all three days. Highs are 56°F on Friday, 63°F on Saturday and 56°F on Sunday, with lows of 47–53°F. Rain chances run from 15% to 23%, so bring layers more than a rain shell.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. You land Saturday at 10:08 AM and fly out Sunday at 7:30 PM, which leaves about a day and a half. That's enough for Cadillac Mountain at sunrise, the Park Loop Road and one lobster dinner, but not much more.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare lands at Bangor International (BGR). Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) also serve the area. Plan your drive or transfer to Bar Harbor before you go.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our budget comes to $1,912 for two. That covers flights, $358 for Belle Isle Motel and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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