Bar Harbor & Acadia from New York, 30 Oct – 1 Nov: £764 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop on United, 1h 44m, landing in Bangor at 10:19 AM
- $349 per person, $423 below the typical fare on this route
- Best Western Acadia Park Inn: 8.1 from 461 reviews, breakfast included
The catch: The season ends at the end of October, the weather normals show rain on Friday, and a checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want rocky coast and quiet trails in a warm jacket; skip it if you need warm weather or peak foliage.
Worth it if you don't mind cool, gray end-of-season weather: $1,014 for two, all in, covers the flights at $698, the Best Western Acadia Park Inn at $292 and $24 in property fees, with taxes and fees included. You fly out Friday, Oct 30 and come back Sunday, Nov 1, for 2 nights, nonstop from New York to Bangor on United (operated by Republic Airways as United Express).
The total, before you go
£764 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £526 |
| Best Western Acadia Park Inn, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £220 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £18 |
| The total, before you go | £764 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£319 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); 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
£263 per person, return
£526 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express · nonstop · 1h 44m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 8:35 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 10:19 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express | £263 | nonstop | 1h 44m |
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | £316 | nonstop | 1h 35m |
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | £316 | nonstop | 1h 46m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 00:00 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $349 per person. That's $423 below the typical fare on this route ($772), a 55% gap, and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Add the hotel and its $24 property fee and the whole trip comes to $1,014 for two, all in, when we checked. A checked bag and spending money are extra, and prices can change. The timing is the trade-off: fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end, so you'd be there for the last weekend. Typical highs are 53–58°F with lows near 44°F. The normals show rain on Friday and clouds over the weekend. If you want trails, carriage roads and a lobster dinner after the July and August peak season, it fits. The 1h 44m nonstop lands at 10:19 AM, so you keep most of Friday.
The kind of trip this is
This is a cool-weather nature weekend: granite summits, rocky Atlantic shoreline, carriage roads and lobster shacks on Mount Desert Island. It suits a couple or two friends who like a morning hike, a slow drive on the Park Loop Road and a long dinner. The pace is easy, with Friday afternoon and all of Saturday on the island and plenty of room to slow down if the weather turns.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
Typical highs 53–58°F, lows near 44°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 30 Oct | 53 °F | 42 °F | Rain |
| Sat 31 Oct | 58 °F | 47 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 1 Nov | 57 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
All three are listed in Bar Harbor. Best Western Acadia Park Inn is the best-value pick and the one in our total: $292 for the stay ($146 a night) for a King Room, 8.1 from 461 reviews, with breakfast. It has no free cancellation, and $24 in fees is paid at the property. The Primrose is the top-rated pick, 9.7 from 191 reviews, at $441 for the stay ($221 a night) with breakfast and free cancellation, plus $36 paid at the property. Seasider Motel, our budget pick, is $303 ($152 a night), 8.3 from 804 reviews, room only, with free cancellation and $25 paid at the property. If you'd rather walk to dinner, look at Bar Harbor village, where inns and lobster restaurants are steps from the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses.
Best Western Acadia Park Inn
£220 for 2 nights, two guests · £110 a night
See roomsThe Primrose
£332 for 2 nights, two guests · £167 a night
See roomsSeasider Motel
£228 for 2 nights, two guests · £115 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
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road and stop at Thunder Hole
- Order popovers at the Jordan Pond House
- Bike the carriage roads around Eagle Lake on Saturday, when the normals show clouds, not rain
- Climb the iron rungs of the Beehive Trail if the rock is dry
- Get up early for the first sunrise in America from Cadillac Mountain
- Finish with a lobster dinner on the harbor
Also worth it
- Watch the first sunrise in America from Cadillac Mountain
- Eat popovers at the Jordan Pond House
- Eat a lobster dinner on the harbour
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 44m 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 | £526 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Best Western Acadia Park Inn) | £220 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,138 |
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 | £263 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £263 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £582 |
| Price checks | 20 |
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 nonstop lands at Bangor International (BGR); Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB) and Portland (PWM) also serve the area.
- Our total doesn't include a checked bag (about $160 for two) or spending money; we'd plan $520, or $130 per person per day.
- Best Western Acadia Park Inn has no free cancellation; The Primrose and Seasider Motel do.
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end, so this is the last weekend.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if cool, cloudy days are fine with you. The fare is $349 per person, 55% under the typical $772, on a 1h 44m nonstop. The trade-off is timing: the season ends at month's end and the normals show rain on Friday.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,014 all in, as we found it: $698 in flights, $292 for 2 nights at Best Western Acadia Park Inn and the $24 property fee. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 53–58°F with lows near 44°F. The normals show rain on Friday (53°F) and overcast skies on Saturday (58°F) and Sunday (57°F). Pack layers and a rain shell.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. The flight leaves at 8:35 AM and lands at 10:19 AM on Friday, Oct 30, which gives you Friday afternoon and all of Saturday before you head home on Sunday, Nov 1.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, the currency is the US dollar and Maine is on the same time as New York.
Which airport do I fly into?
Bangor International (BGR), 389 miles from New York, on a United Express nonstop. Delta also has nonstops that day at $419 per person.
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