Houston to Great Smoky Mountains: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 15 times. The typical return was £395 per person and the lowest £288, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £288 |
| Typical (median) | £395 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 15 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from Houston25% below typicalWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- $389 per person round trip, $135 below the typical fare
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg, 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
- Peak fall foliage weekend, highs 60–65°F for hiking Laurel Falls
£825 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £586 + hotel £214 + resort fee £24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 30h 32m
The catch: With one stop each way, the trip takes 30h 32m of travel: you land at 8:38 PM Friday and leave at 6:30 AM Sunday, which leaves one full day.
Worth it if one full Saturday of foliage and trails is enough for you; skip it if you want a slow weekend without early flights.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £301 | American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | with a stop | 5h 5m | Google Flights |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £293 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 30h 32m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £289 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 11h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £301 | American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | with a stop | 5h 5m | Google Flights |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £293 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 30h 32m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £463 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 29h 54m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £395 | United. Operated by Mesa Airlines DBA United Express | nonstop | 2h 20m | Google Flights |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £288 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 11h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £464 | B6 + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 14h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £541 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 18h 41m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £541 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 11h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £519 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 11h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £395 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 11h 24m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £527 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 24h 51m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £441 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 11h 24m | 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 Houston to Great Smoky Mountains
What does a return from Houston to Great Smoky Mountains usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £395 per person, taxes and fees included, across 15 checks; the lowest was £288.
When is the best time to fly from Houston 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 Houston 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.