New York to Great Smoky Mountains: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 24 times. The typical return was £478 per person and the lowest £338, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £338 |
| Typical (median) | £478 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 24 |
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Trips we picked on this route
The weekend after · from New YorkLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $449 per person, $158 below the typical fare on this route
- Peak fall foliage with highs of 74–75°F for hiking
- Sidney James Mountain Lodge in Gatlinburg, 8.1 from 3,294 reviews
£1,018 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £677 + hotel £341, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express + Mesa Airlines DBA United Express · with a stop · 6h 25m
The catch: The $449 fare has one stop and takes 6h 25m, these are the park's busiest weekends, and checked bags run about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want fall color and trail time on a short weekend; skip it if crowds or a connecting flight wear you down.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £374 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 14h 11m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £496 | UA | with a stop | 6h 7m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £354 | United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express + Mesa Airlines DBA United Express | with a stop | 6h 25m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £480 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 20h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £589 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 9h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £488 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 13h 2m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £596 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 9h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £473 | G4 | with a stop | 19h 33m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £354 | United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express + Mesa Airlines DBA United Express | with a stop | 6h 25m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £476 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 13h 2m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £589 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 9h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £471 | G4 | with a stop | 19h 33m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £354 | United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express + Mesa Airlines DBA United Express | with a stop | 6h 25m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £485 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 13h 2m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £592 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 9h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £565 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 27h 47m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £396 | G4 | with a stop | 27h 31m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £338 | United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express + Mesa Airlines DBA United Express | with a stop | 6h 25m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £457 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 12h 59m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £587 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 9h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £458 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 12h 59m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £587 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 9h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £458 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 12h 59m | Kiwi.com |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £587 | B6 + G4 | with a stop | 9h 25m | Kiwi.com |
About Great Smoky Mountains
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.
Great Smoky Mountains from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about New York to Great Smoky Mountains
What does a return from New York to Great Smoky Mountains usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £478 per person, taxes and fees included, across 24 checks; the lowest was £338.
When is the best time to fly from New York to Great Smoky Mountains?
Great Smoky Mountains is at its best in April, May, June, September and October. Avoid January, February: Icy roads, closed high passes and many attractions on reduced hours
Do I need a passport to fly from New York to Great Smoky Mountains?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.