Great Smoky Mountains from Miami, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,445 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages, rated 8.2 by 2,078 guests
- Highs 60–82°F, some rain likely
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 49h 46m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Great Smoky Mountains is 2 nights from Miami, 16 – 18 Oct 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £463 per person (F9 + G4, 2 stops, 49h 46m). Hotels start at £255 a night; Highs 60–82°F, some rain likely.
The total, before you go
£1,445 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £925 |
| Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £520 |
| The total, before you go | £1,445 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 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
£463 per person, return
£925 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 2 stops · 49h 46m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:41 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 4:53 PM · back Sun, Oct 18, 6:40 AM – Mon, Oct 19, 10:14 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | £463 | 2 stops | 49h 46m |
| F9 + G4 | £467 | 2 stops | 45h 32m |
| F9 + G4 | £496 | 2 stops | 39h 58m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 16:22 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Great Smoky Mountains
Why we picked it: Great Smoky Mountains is the best value we priced for the weekend: $614 round trip.
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.
Weather in Great Smoky Mountains, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 60–82°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 82 °F | 46 °F | 80% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 60 °F | 42 °F | 80% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 65 °F | 42 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Great Smoky Mountains
Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages
£520 for 2 nights, two guests · £260 a night
See roomsHotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
£1,096 for 2 nights, two guests · £548 a night
See roomsQuality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North
£510 for 2 nights, two guests · £255 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
Signature experiences
- Drive the Cades Cove loop at dawn for bears and deer
- Hike to the Clingmans Dome observation tower
- Spend a day at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge
- Walk the Gatlinburg SkyBridge
- Hike to Laurel Falls or Alum Cave Bluffs
- 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 Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Great Smoky Mountains | Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 49h 46m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 715 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Great Smoky Mountains costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £926 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages) | £520 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £271 |
| Total for two | £1,717 |
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: Miami to Great Smoky Mountains
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £463 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £267 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £401 |
| Price checks | 13 |
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
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in Great Smoky Mountains from Miami cost?
About £1,717 for two: £926 in flights, £520 for the hotel and £271 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Great Smoky Mountains 16 – 18 Oct?
Highs 60–82°F, some rain likely
Do I need a passport for Great Smoky Mountains?
No. No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
How long is the flight from Miami to Great Smoky Mountains?
49h 46m with 2 stops on F9 + G4, on the fare we found.
Is £463 a good price for Miami to Great Smoky Mountains?
It is close to the typical £401 per person on this route; the dates and the weather made it a pick.
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