Chicago to Great Smoky Mountains: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 11 times. The typical return was £412 per person and the lowest £316, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £316 |
| Typical (median) | £412 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 11 |
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Trips we picked on this route
The weekend after · from Chicago21% below typicalWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $429 per person, $118 below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg, 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
- Peak fall foliage, highs of 59–66°F, 10% rain Friday and Saturday
£861 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £647 + hotel £214, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta · with a stop · 4h 27m
The catch: The $429 fare has one stop and leaves O'Hare at 5:27 AM, and late October brings the busiest weekends of the year.
Worth it if you want fall color and mountain trails for a weekend and don't mind crowds; skip it if you need a quiet park.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £412 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 38h 15m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £323 | Delta | with a stop | 4h 27m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £427 | UA | with a stop | 1h 46m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £455 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 19h 42m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £428 | UA | with a stop | 6h 46m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £316 | United | nonstop | 1h 46m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £410 | UA | with a stop | 1h 46m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £472 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 14h 59m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £412 | UA | with a stop | 1h 46m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £410 | UA | with a stop | 1h 46m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £443 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 14h 59m | 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 Chicago to Great Smoky Mountains
What does a return from Chicago to Great Smoky Mountains usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £412 per person, taxes and fees included, across 11 checks; the lowest was £316.
When is the best time to fly from Chicago 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 Chicago 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.