Bar Harbor & Acadia from Jacksonville, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,236 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $549 per person, $40 below the typical fare on this route
- Atlantic Eyrie Lodge scores 8.5 from 1,323 reviews, breakfast included
- Highs of 47–55°F and rain chances of 13% to 19%
The catch: Every flight we found has two stops, 7h 54m on the way up, and a checked bag is about $140 for two on top.
Worth it if you want cool hikes and lobster dinners and don't mind two stops; skip it if you want a short nonstop hop.
Worth it if two stops don't bother you. $1,640 for two covers the Delta flights at $1,098 and 2 nights at Atlantic Eyrie Lodge at $501 plus its $41 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 23 and return Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, on Delta (operated by Endeavor Air as Delta Connection), which isn't nonstop: two stops into Bangor and 7h 54m on the way up.
The total, before you go
£1,236 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £828 |
| Atlantic Eyrie Lodge, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £378 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £31 |
| The total, before you go | £1,236 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£30 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Delta, £106 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
£414 per person, return
£828 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection · 2 stops · 7h 54m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:28 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 4:22 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | £414 | 2 stops | 7h 54m |
| F9 + MX | £433 | 2 stops | 45h 2m |
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | £414 | 2 stops | 8h 12m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 01:53 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
When we checked, the fare was $549 per person, $40 below the typical fare on this route. That's 7% under, and the fares we saw for these dates ran from $549 up to $786. For Oct 23–25 the forecast calls for highs of 47–55°F, lows down to 31°F and rain chances of just 13% to 19%, so pack layers rather than umbrellas. The timing matters: fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end, so you'll arrive just after the peak, on one of the last weekends before the island winds down. That makes it a good fit for a quiet weekend of trail walks, carriage-road bike rides and lobster on the harbor, and the hotel includes breakfast and free cancellation. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature weekend that ends each day with a good meal: granite summits, rocky Atlantic shoreline, carriage roads and lobster shacks on Mount Desert Island. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, bike and eat well. The pace is easy, with cold mornings and early dinners. It isn't a nightlife trip, because it's late season and the island is slowing down.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 47–55°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 55 °F | 39 °F | 13% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 47 °F | 34 °F | 13% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 49 °F | 31 °F | 19% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
All three are in Bar Harbor, and all three offer free cancellation. Atlantic Eyrie Lodge is the best value and the one in our total: $501 for the 2 nights plus a $41 resort fee. It scores 8.5 from 1,323 reviews, includes breakfast and gives you an ocean-view room with a balcony. Acadia Inn is the top rated at 9.4 from 1,246 reviews. It costs $674 for the stay ($337 a night) with breakfast, plus $56 in fees paid at the property. Acadia Pines Motel is the budget pick at $345 ($173 a night) and scores 6.9 from 334 reviews. It's room only, with $29 paid at the property. Bar Harbor village puts you steps from inns, lobster restaurants, the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses. Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3) has oceanfront motels at lower rates.
Atlantic Eyrie Lodge
£378 for 2 nights, two guests · £189 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
- 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
- Finish with a lobster dinner on the harbor
Also worth it
- Eat a lobster dinner on the harbour
Tours and tickets in Bar Harbor & Acadia
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Jacksonville | Jacksonville International (JAX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 7h 54m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,217 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £828 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Atlantic Eyrie Lodge) | £378 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,597 |
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: Jacksonville to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £414 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £395 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £444 |
| Price checks | 17 |
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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Jacksonville.
- Flights land at Bangor International (BGR); the data also lists Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end.
- The $41 resort fee is counted in the $1,640, but a checked bag (about $140 for two) and spending money are not.
- The outbound leaves at 8:28 AM and lands at 4:22 PM; we didn't find return flight times.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if two stops don't bother you. The fare is $40 below the typical fare on this route, the lodge scores 8.5 and includes breakfast, and the forecast calls for little rain. If you'd rather fly nonstop, skip this one, because every flight we found has two stops.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,640, all in. That's $1,098 for the flights ($549 per person) plus $501 for 2 nights at Atlantic Eyrie Lodge and its $41 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $140 for two) and spending money are extra.
How long is the flight?
The flight we picked leaves Jacksonville at 8:28 AM and lands in Bangor at 4:22 PM, 7h 54m with two stops. There's also a 7:18 AM departure at the same $549 per person that takes 8h 12m.
What is the weather like?
It'll be cool. The forecast has highs of 55°F Friday, 47°F Saturday and 49°F Sunday, with lows down to 31°F. Rain chances are only 13% to 19%, under partly cloudy to overcast skies.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a sunrise on Cadillac Mountain, a drive around the Park Loop Road, popovers at Jordan Pond House and a lobster dinner. Your arrival day is mostly travel, so the full day is Saturday.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Maine is on the same time as Jacksonville.
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