Bar Harbor & Acadia from New York, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,191 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 1h 31m Delta nonstop, $308 below the typical fare on this route
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October, right on your dates
- Black Friar Inn and Pub: 8.7 from 49 reviews, breakfast included
The catch: Rain is likely Friday (87%) and Saturday (69%), the flight lands at 11:25 PM, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you'll hike in a rain shell to get a clear Sunday; skip it if a dry weekend is the whole point.
Worth it if you don't mind some rain: $1,580 for two. That's the flights at $922 plus Black Friar Inn and Pub at $658, taxes and fees included, before bags and spending money. You'd go Friday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 18, 2026 (2 nights) on a nonstop from New York to Bangor that takes 1h 31m, sold by Delta and operated by Endeavor Air.
The total, before you go
£1,191 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £695 |
| Black Friar Inn and Pub, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £496 |
| The total, before you go | £1,191 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£232 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); 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
£347 per person, return
£695 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection · nonstop · 1h 31m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:54 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:25 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | £347 | nonstop | 1h 31m |
| F9 + G4 | £583 | 1 stop | 36h 39m |
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | £464 | nonstop | 1h 35m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 20:00 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $461 per person, the Friday nonstop is $308 below the typical fare on this route. That's 40% under, and it's the lowest fare in 30 days of our checks. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $461 to $892, so this one sits at the low end. Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end, so this is one of the last good weekends to catch the color. The forecast is the honest part. Friday brings showers (87% chance) and Saturday brings drizzle (69%, high of 50°F). Sunday should be mostly clear, with a high of 44°F and a 3% chance of rain. Pack layers and save the summit views for Sunday. The flight leaves at 9:54 PM, so you can still put in a full Friday first.
The kind of trip this is
This is a cool-weather nature weekend: granite summits, rocky Atlantic shoreline, carriage roads and lobster dinners in Bar Harbor. It suits couples and friends who like a morning hike followed by a long dinner and don't mind wearing a rain jacket. If Saturday drizzles, slow down with popovers and the harbor. Get an early start on Sunday, when the sky should clear.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 44–59°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 59 °F | 41 °F | 87% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 50 °F | 33 °F | 69% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 44 °F | 31 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
Black Friar Inn and Pub is the best value and the hotel in our total: $658 for 2 nights ($329 a night) in a King Room with breakfast, rated 8.7 from 49 reviews. Sand Bar Cottage Inn is the top rated, at 9.6 from 209 reviews. It's a 4-star Acadia Cottage King with breakfast for $1,633 for the stay ($817 a night). Days Inn by Wyndham Bar Harbor is the budget pick at $684 ($342 a night), rated 6.3 from 480 reviews. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation, which matters with this forecast. All three are in Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor village puts inns and lobster restaurants steps from the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses. Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3) has oceanfront motels with lower rates.
Black Friar Inn and Pub
£496 for 2 nights, two guests · £248 a night
See roomsSand Bar Cottage Inn
£1,231 for 2 nights, two guests · £616 a night
See roomsDays Inn by Wyndham Bar Harbor
£516 for 2 nights, two guests · £258 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, ideally on clear Sunday
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road past Thunder Hole
- Eat popovers at the Jordan Pond House on the drizzly day
- Bike the carriage roads around Eagle Lake
- Climb the iron rungs of the Beehive Trail, only when the rock is dry
- Eat a lobster dinner on the harbor
Tours and tickets in Bar Harbor & Acadia
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Getting there and around
| Airports in New York | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 1h 31m nonstop |
| Distance | 389 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £695 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Black Friar Inn and Pub) | £496 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,583 |
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: New York to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £347 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £347 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £580 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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 New York.
- The outbound nonstop leaves at 9:54 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at Bangor International (BGR) at 11:25 PM.
- Only Days Inn by Wyndham Bar Harbor offers free cancellation; the Black Friar and Sand Bar rates don't.
- With $520 in spending money for two days, the planning budget comes to $2,100 for two.
- The season ends at the end of October. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you can live with rain. The nonstop is $308 per person below the typical fare on this route and foliage peaks in mid-October. But rain is likely on Friday (87%) and Saturday (69%). Sunday looks mostly clear.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,580 all in: $922 for two round-trip fares plus $658 for 2 nights at Black Friar Inn and Pub, taxes and fees included. A checked bag is about $140 for two on top of that. Spending money isn't in it either.
What is the weather like?
Expect showers Friday (high 59°F, 87% chance of rain) and drizzle Saturday (high 50°F, low 33°F, 69% chance). Sunday should be mostly clear, with a high of 44°F and a 3% chance of rain.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip in US dollars, with no time difference from New York.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. You arrive at 11:25 PM Friday, so you really get Saturday plus Sunday morning. Pick two or three things: Park Loop Road, Jordan Pond House and Cadillac Mountain fit well.
Which airport do I fly into?
Bangor International (BGR). The flight takes 1h 31m nonstop from New York, leaving at 9:54 PM on Friday, Oct 16.
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