Bar Harbor & Acadia from Fort Lauderdale, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,457 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Black Friar Inn and Pub, rated 8.7 by 49 guests
- Highs 44–59°F, some rain likely
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 41h 57m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Bar Harbor & Acadia is 2 nights from Fort Lauderdale, 16 – 18 Oct 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £481 per person (B6 + MX, 1 stop, 41h 57m). Hotels start at £248 a night; Highs 44–59°F, some rain likely.
The total, before you go
£1,457 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £961 |
| Black Friar Inn and Pub, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £496 |
| The total, before you go | £1,457 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £136 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £34 each way per bag on JetBlue, £136 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
£481 per person, return
£961 for two, taxes and fees included · B6 + MX · 1 stop · 41h 57m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 7:25 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 6:04 PM · back Sun, Oct 18, 6:30 PM – Mon, Oct 19, 1:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6 + MX | £481 | 1 stop | 41h 57m |
| Allegiant | £489 | 2 stops | 41h 17m |
| F9 + MX | £494 | 3 stops | 39h 24m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:23 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Bar Harbor & Acadia
Why we picked it: Bar Harbor & Acadia is the best value we priced for the weekend: $638 round trip.
Acadia pairs rocky Atlantic shoreline and granite summits with the lobster shacks and inns of Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 44–59°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 59 °F | 41 °F | 87% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 50 °F | 33 °F | 69% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 44 °F | 31 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
Black Friar Inn and Pub
£496 for 2 nights, two guests · £248 a night
See roomsSand Bar Cottage Inn
£1,231 for 2 nights, two guests · £616 a night
See roomsBelle Isle Motel
£507 for 2 nights, two guests · £254 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
Signature experiences
- Watch the first sunrise in America from Cadillac Mountain
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road past Thunder Hole
- Eat popovers at the Jordan Pond House
- Bike the carriage roads around Eagle Lake
- Climb the iron rungs of the Beehive Trail
- Eat a lobster dinner on the harbour
Tours and tickets in Bar Harbor & Acadia
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 41h 57m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,427 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £962 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Black Friar Inn and Pub) | £496 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,850 |
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: Fort Lauderdale to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £481 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £365 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £436 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia from Fort Lauderdale cost?
About £1,850 for two: £962 in flights, £496 for the hotel and £392 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Bar Harbor & Acadia 16 – 18 Oct?
Highs 44–59°F, some rain likely
Do I need a passport for Bar Harbor & Acadia?
No. No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Bar Harbor & Acadia.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bar Harbor & Acadia?
41h 57m with 1 stop on B6 + MX, on the fare we found.
Is £481 a good price for Fort Lauderdale to Bar Harbor & Acadia?
It is close to the typical £436 per person on this route; the dates and the weather made it a pick.
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