Great Smoky Mountains from Minneapolis, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £915 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £148 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites, rated 8.2 by 1,812 guests
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 31h 53m 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 Minneapolis, 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £338 per person (F9 + G4, 2 stops, 31h 53m), 30% below the typical £487 on this route. Hotels start at £107 a night; Typical highs 60–65°F, lows near 49°F this time of year.
The total, before you go
£915 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £677 |
| Zoders Inn and Suites, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £214 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £24 |
| The total, before you go | £915 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£148 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 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
£338 per person, return
£677 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 2 stops · 31h 53m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 3:01 PM – Sat, Oct 31, 5:28 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 6:30 AM – Sun, Nov 1, 11:56 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | £338 | 2 stops | 31h 53m |
| SY + G4 | £357 | 1 stop | 20h 40m |
| F9 + G4 | £346 | 2 stops | 30h 12m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 00:24 GMT-5. 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: $449 round trip, 35% under the typical price.
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, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 60–65°F, lows near 49°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 65 °F | 51 °F | Rain |
| Sat 31 Oct | 64 °F | 50 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 1 Nov | 60 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Great Smoky Mountains
Zoders Inn and Suites
£214 for 2 nights, two guests · £107 a night
See roomsComfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center
£331 for 2 nights, two guests · £166 a night
See roomsSleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd
£240 for 2 nights, two guests · £121 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 Minneapolis | Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Great Smoky Mountains | Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 31h 53m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 819 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Great Smoky Mountains costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £677 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Zoders Inn and Suites) | £214 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £271 |
| Total for two | £1,162 |
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: Minneapolis to Great Smoky Mountains
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £338 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £338 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £487 |
| Price checks | 10 |
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 Minneapolis cost?
About £1,162 for two: £677 in flights, £214 for the hotel and £271 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Great Smoky Mountains 30 Oct – 1 Nov?
Typical highs 60–65°F, lows near 49°F this time of year
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 Minneapolis to Great Smoky Mountains?
31h 53m with 2 stops on F9 + G4, on the fare we found.
Is £338 a good price for Minneapolis to Great Smoky Mountains?
It is 30% below the typical £487 per person we see on this route, which is why it made the list.
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