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Banff and Lake Louise from Providence, 11 – 16 Dec: £1,341 for two, all in

The verdict

Our verdict

Worth it, if

  • £176 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
  • Free cancellation at Bow View Lodge
  • Typical highs 25–31°F, lows near 11°F this time of year

The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 41h 12m in all.

Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.

Banff and Lake Louise is 5 nights from Providence, 11 – 16 Dec 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £408 per person (MX + F9 + WS, 3 stops, 41h 12m). Hotels start at £94 a night; Typical highs 25–31°F, lows near 11°F this time of year.

Banff and Lake Louise: Stunning view of Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains and clear blue sky.
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The total, before you go

£1,341 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee

For two
Flights for two, return£815
Bow View Lodge, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in£471
Resort fee, collected at the desk£55
The total, before you go£1,341
Hold luggage each, return (not in the total)about £121

£176 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.

Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Breeze, £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

£408 per person, return

£815 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + F9 + WS · 3 stops · 41h 12m

Out Fri, Dec 11, 7:05 AM – Sat, Dec 12, 11:15 AM · back Wed, Dec 16, 9:50 AM – Wed, Dec 16, 10:52 PM

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Other fares we saw for these dates
AirlinePer personStopsDuration
MX + F9 + WS£4083 stops41h 12m
MX + WS£4702 stops24h 57m
MX + F9 + WS£4243 stops42h 28m

Prices checked 16 Oct 2026, 02:39 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.

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Why Banff and Lake Louise

Why we picked it: Banff and Lake Louise is the best value we priced for these dates: $540 round trip.

Banff is Canada's first national park, where turquoise glacial lakes, the Icefields Parkway and three ski resorts sit 90 minutes from Calgary's airport.

Weather in Banff and Lake Louise, 11 – 16 Dec

Typical highs 25–31°F, lows near 11°F this time of year

Averages for these dates over the last five years
DayTypical highTypical lowTypical weather
Fri 11 Dec27 °F11 °FSnow
Sat 12 Dec25 °F9 °FOvercast
Sun 13 Dec25 °F10 °FOvercast
Mon 14 Dec31 °F13 °FSnow
Tue 15 Dec27 °F13 °FOvercast
Wed 16 Dec26 °F11 °FOvercast

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast

Where to stay in Banff and Lake Louise

Bow View Lodge

★★★ 7.8 1,224 reviews

BanffDouble Room with Two Double Bedsroom_onlyfree cancellation

£471 for 5 nights, two guests · £94 a night

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Hotel Canoe and Suites

★★★★ 9 2,882 reviews

BanffSuperior 2 Queen Roomroom_onlyfree cancellation

£1,046 for 5 nights, two guests · £209 a night

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Mount Royal Hotel

★★★ 8.3 464 reviews

BanffHeritage Roomroom_onlyfree cancellation

£701 for 5 nights, two guests · £140 a night

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All hotels in Banff and Lake Louise for these dates

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Where in Banff and Lake Louise

  • Banff townsite: Walkable base with the most hotels, restaurants and the Bow River trails.
  • Tunnel Mountain: Lodges and condos on the hill above town, a short bus ride to Banff Avenue.
  • Lake Louise: The Château on the lake and the village below it, closest to Moraine Lake and the ski hill.
  • Canmore: Mountain town just outside the park gates with better-value hotels and condos.
  • Kananaskis: Nordic spa and lodges in the quieter valley between Calgary and Banff.

What to do in Banff and Lake Louise

Signature experiences

  • Shuttle to Moraine Lake for sunrise
  • Drive the Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield
  • Ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain
  • Ski Lake Louise, Sunshine Village and Mount Norquay on one lift pass
  • Canoe on Lake Louise in front of the Château
  • Ice walk through Johnston Canyon in winter

Tours and tickets in Banff and Lake Louise

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Getting there and around

Airports in ProvidenceRhode Island T. F. Green International (PVD)
Airports in Banff and Lake LouiseCalgary International (YYC)
Flight time41h 12m (3 stops)
Distance2,161 miles each way
Time difference-1 hour

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What 5 nights in Banff and Lake Louise costs

Estimate
Flights for two£815
Hotel, 5 nights (Bow View Lodge)£471
Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two£981
Total for two£2,268

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: Providence to Banff and Lake Louise

Per person
This trip£408 per person
Lowest in the last 30 days£408 (16 Oct 2026)
Price checks3

Every price we found on this route

Good to know

  • Passport: passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Banff and Lake Louise; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
  • Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD).
  • Ski season; Sunshine and Lake Louise often run into May.

Questions readers ask

How much does 5 nights in Banff and Lake Louise from Providence cost?

About £2,268 for two: £815 in flights, £471 for the hotel and £981 for food, getting around and tickets.

What is the weather like in Banff and Lake Louise 11 – 16 Dec?

Typical highs 25–31°F, lows near 11°F this time of year

Do I need a passport for Banff and Lake Louise?

Yes. Passport needed: travellers from the United States need a valid passport for Banff and Lake Louise; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.

How long is the flight from Providence to Banff and Lake Louise?

41h 12m with 3 stops on MX + F9 + WS, on the fare we found.

Is £408 a good price for Providence to Banff and Lake Louise?

We have 3 price checks on this route so far, not enough to call a price typical; the route page lists every fare we found and the history builds with each check.

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Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 16 Oct 2026.

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