Great Smoky Mountains from Cleveland, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £788 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $365 per person, $122 below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg: 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
- Peak fall foliage weekend, with typical highs of 60–65°F
The catch: One stop each way adds up to 26h 46m of travel, the return leaves at 7:00 AM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a fall foliage weekend in Gatlinburg and can handle long connections; skip it if long travel days wear you out.
Worth it if you can handle long connections: $1,045 for two, all in, which covers the F9 + G4 fare at $729, 2 nights at Zoders Inn and Suites at $284 and its $32 property fee, with taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 30 and fly back Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, with one stop each way into Knoxville, so it isn't a nonstop. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£788 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £549 |
| Zoders Inn and Suites, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £214 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £24 |
| The total, before you go | £788 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£92 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); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£275 per person, return
£549 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 1 stop · 26h 46m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 10:11 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 8:51 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 7:00 AM – Sun, Nov 1, 11:06 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | £275 | 1 stop | 26h 46m |
| B6 + G4 | £350 | 1 stop | 28h 44m |
| F9 + G4 | £287 | 1 stop | 28h 53m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 05:17 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $365 per person, the fare is $122 below the typical fare on this route. That's 25% under the $487 median of 14 earlier checks. For two, that comes to $729. Add 2 nights at Zoders Inn and Suites and the trip totals $1,045, all in, before a checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money. The timing is the reason to go: late October is peak fall foliage in the Smokies, and that also makes these some of the busiest weekends of the year. Typical weather for these dates is highs of 60–65°F and lows near 49°F, and the normals show rain and drizzle on Friday and Saturday, so pack a rain shell. It's a short, full weekend for two people who want ridges in color and a walkable town at the park entrance. Prices were all-in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature getaway with a small-town base. Your days go to scenic drives, waterfall hikes and overlooks, and your evenings to dinner on foot in Gatlinburg. It suits a couple or two friends who like being outside and don't need nightlife. You land Friday night and fly out early Sunday, so you really get one full Saturday in the park. Pick one or two big things and keep the rest loose.
Weather in Great Smoky Mountains, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 60–65°F, lows near 49°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 65 °F | 51 °F | Rain |
| Sat 31 Oct | 64 °F | 50 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 1 Nov | 60 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Great Smoky Mountains
All three are in Gatlinburg, the walkable resort town at the park entrance, with cabins in the hills around it. Zoders Inn and Suites is the best value: $284 for the stay ($142 a night) for a King Room, rated 8.2 from 1,812 reviews, room only, with its $32 property fee already in our total. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center is the top rated at 8.8 from 964 reviews. It's $439 for the stay ($220 a night), breakfast is included, and you pay $49 more at the property. Sidney James Mountain Lodge is $366 ($183 a night), rated 8.1 from 3,295 reviews, with $41 paid at the property. None of the three offers free cancellation at these rates. If you want a quieter base, Townsend is the quiet side of the Smokies, near Cades Cove.
Zoders Inn and Suites
£214 for 2 nights, two guests · £107 a night
See roomsComfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center
£331 for 2 nights, two guests · £166 a night
See roomsSidney James Mountain Lodge
£276 for 2 nights, two guests · £138 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Great Smoky Mountains for these dates
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Where in Great Smoky Mountains
- Gatlinburg: Walkable resort town at the park entrance with cabins in the hills.
- Pigeon Forge: Family attractions, dinner shows and Dollywood.
- Sevierville: Lower-cost hotels and cabin rentals a short drive out.
- Townsend: The quiet side of the Smokies, near Cades Cove.
- Bryson City, NC: Small-town base on the North Carolina side with the scenic railroad.
What to do in Great Smoky Mountains
- Drive the Cades Cove loop at dawn for bears and deer
- Hike to the Clingmans Dome observation tower for the views over the ridges
- Hike to Laurel Falls or Alum Cave Bluffs, and bring a rain layer
- Walk the Gatlinburg SkyBridge without leaving town
- Spend a day at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge if you'd rather skip the trails
Also worth it
- See the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont in June
Tours and tickets in Great Smoky Mountains
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Cleveland | Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Great Smoky Mountains | Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 26h 46m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 412 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Great Smoky Mountains costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £550 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Zoders Inn and Suites) | £214 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £271 |
| Total for two | £1,036 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Cleveland to Great Smoky Mountains
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £275 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £259 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £367 |
| Price checks | 14 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak fall foliage and the busiest weekends of the year
- No passport needed, prices are in US dollars and there's no time difference from Cleveland.
- The outbound leaves Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) at 10:11 AM and lands at Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) at 8:51 PM.
- The return leaves Sunday, Nov 1 at 7:00 AM and lands at 11:06 PM.
- None of the three hotels offers free cancellation at these rates.
- Late October is peak fall foliage and brings the busiest weekends of the year.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if long travel days don't bother you. At $365 per person, the fare is $122 below the typical fare on this route, and late October is peak foliage. The catch is one stop each way and 26h 46m of travel in total, which leaves you one full day in the park.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,045, all in. That's $729 in flights for two, $284 for 2 nights at Zoders Inn and Suites and its $32 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't included, and neither is spending money.
What is the weather like?
Typical for these dates: highs of 60–65°F and lows near 49°F. The normals show rain on Friday, drizzle on Saturday and overcast skies on Sunday, so pack a rain layer for the trails.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. You land in Knoxville at 8:51 PM Friday and the return leaves at 7:00 AM Sunday, so Saturday is your one full day. That's enough for Cades Cove at dawn and a hike, or a day at Dollywood, but probably not both.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, prices are in US dollars and there's no time difference from Cleveland.
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