Yosemite from Los Angeles, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,058 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop LAX to Fresno in 1h 19m, Friday at 10:24 AM
- $369 per person, 19% under the typical $454 fare
- Clear forecast, highs 66–70°F, free cancellation at all three stays
The catch: You land in Fresno, not in the park, so plan your own drive in, and a checked bag, resort fees and spending money aren't in the $1,404.
Worth it if you want a short, clear-weather hiking weekend with a nonstop flight; skip it if you'd rather not drive in from Fresno.
Worth it: the trip for two costs $1,404 for Oct 23–25, 2026. That's the flights at $738 plus 2 nights at Lower Unit-Yosemite Woods-Inside Yosemite at $666, taxes and fees included; a checked bag and spending money aren't in it. You fly nonstop on United (operated by SkyWest as United Express) from LAX to Fresno in 1h 19m on Friday, Oct 23.
The total, before you go
£1,058 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £556 |
| Lower Unit-Yosemite Woods-Inside Yosemite, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £502 |
| The total, before you go | £1,058 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£64 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on United, £121 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
£278 per person, return
£556 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · nonstop · 1h 19m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 10:24 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:43 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £278 | nonstop | 1h 19m |
| United | £278 | nonstop | 1h 7m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £278 | nonstop | 1h 12m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 01:14 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $369 per person, the fare is $85 below the typical fare on this route ($454), a 19% gap, and it carries a Lowest in 30 days badge. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $369 to $523 per person. The forecast for Oct 23–25 is clear, with highs of 66–70°F, lows of 43–47°F and a 6–10% chance of rain, which is good hiking weather. Late October also comes just before the season note that has Tioga and Glacier Point roads closed by snow from November, though the valley stays open. Prices were all-in when we checked them and can change before you book. This weekend works for trails, granite views and sequoias, with an hour and a bit in the air each way instead of a long drive north.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature weekend: granite walls, waterfall trails, giant sequoias and cool, clear nights. It suits a couple or two friends who like to be on the trail in the morning and back at the room by dinner. Days are active and evenings are quiet, with early nights so you're ready for the next hike. Bring good shoes and a warm layer, and leave the city plans at home.
Weather in Yosemite, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 66–70°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 66 °F | 44 °F | 6% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 68 °F | 43 °F | 10% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 70 °F | 47 °F | 10% |
Where to stay in Yosemite
Lower Unit-Yosemite Woods-Inside Yosemite is our best-value pick and the one in the $1,404. It's an apartment in Yosemite West at $666 for the 2 nights ($333 a night), rated 7.5 from 19 reviews. Yosemite View Lodge is the top-rated choice, 8.1 from 6,313 reviews, at $808 for the stay ($404 a night). It's in El Portal, where the lodges sit on the Merced River just outside the west gate. Curry Village is the budget option at $500 ($250 a night), rated 7.4 from 1,236 reviews, right in Yosemite Valley beneath the big walls. Heads-up: that room is an unheated tent, and lows dip to 43°F. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Lower Unit-Yosemite Woods-Inside Yosemite
£502 for 2 nights, two guests · £251 a night
See roomsYosemite View Lodge
£609 for 2 nights, two guests · £305 a night
See roomsCurry Village
£377 for 2 nights, two guests · £188 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Yosemite for these dates
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Where in Yosemite
- Yosemite Valley: The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge and Curry Village beneath the big walls.
- Oakhurst / Fish Camp: Hotels near the south entrance and the Mariposa Grove of sequoias.
- El Portal: Lodges on the Merced River just outside the west gate.
- Mariposa: Gold Rush town with motels and B&Bs an hour from the valley.
- Groveland: Historic town on the Highway 120 approach from the Bay Area.
What to do in Yosemite
- Hike the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls on a clear morning
- Watch sunset on Half Dome from Glacier Point
- Walk among the giant sequoias of the Mariposa Grove
- Photograph El Capitan from Tunnel View
Also worth it
- Stand beneath Yosemite Falls in May
- Drive Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows in summer
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Long Beach (LGB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Yosemite | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT), San Francisco International (SFO) |
| Flight time | 1h 19m nonstop |
| Distance | 266 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Yosemite costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £556 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Lower Unit-Yosemite Woods-Inside Yosemite) | £502 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,450 |
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: Los Angeles to Yosemite
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £278 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £278 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £342 |
| Price checks | 15 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Yosemite.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip in US dollars, with no time difference from Los Angeles.
- The nonstop lands at Fresno Yosemite International (FAT); San Francisco International (SFO) is the other airport listed for the park.
- Tioga and Glacier Point roads close by snow from November through May; the valley stays open.
- All three stays are room only with free cancellation.
- With $520 added for spending money, the whole trip for two comes to $1,924.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you if you want a hiking weekend. The fare is $369 per person, 19% under the typical $454. The nonstop takes 1h 19m, and the forecast is clear with highs of 66–70°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,404 all in: $738 for the flights and $666 for 2 nights at Lower Unit-Yosemite Woods-Inside Yosemite, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, resort fees and spending money aren't in it. Adding $520 for spending brings it to $1,924.
What are the flight times?
Our pick leaves LAX at 10:24 AM on Friday, Oct 23, and lands in Fresno at 11:43 AM. Other nonstops at the same $369 per person leave at 6:52 PM (1h 7m) and 9:00 PM (1h 12m). Our check didn't include return times.
What is the weather like?
It's forecast to be clear all three days, with highs of 66°F, 68°F and 70°F, lows of 43–47°F and a 6–10% chance of rain. Pack layers for the evenings.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first visit, yes. Spend one day on the Mist Trail and Tunnel View, and the other on the Mariposa Grove before sunset at Glacier Point. More nights would let you slow down.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and the park is on the same time as Los Angeles.
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