Bar Harbor & Acadia from Richmond, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,274 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Highs 55–60°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
- Watch the first sunrise in America from Cadillac Mountain
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 43h 58m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
A round trip from Richmond to Bar Harbor & Acadia is $666 per person ($1,332 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, with taxes and fees included when we checked. The flight is on B6 + G4 with one stop, so it isn't nonstop, and the forecast has highs of 55–60°F with some drizzle. The best-value stay, Belle Isle Motel, is $358 for both nights with breakfast.
The total, before you go
£1,274 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,004 |
| Belle Isle Motel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £270 |
| The total, before you go | £1,274 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £136 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £34 each way per bag on JetBlue, £136 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
£502 per person, return
£1,004 for two, taxes and fees included · B6 + G4 · 1 stop · 43h 58m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 4:51 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 10:08 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:30 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 10:11 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6 + G4 | £502 | 1 stop | 43h 58m |
| MX + F9 + G4 | £569 | 2 stops | 43h 29m |
| B6 + G4 | £508 | 1 stop | 31h 15m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 18:14 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$666 per person round trip, or $1,332 for two, when we checked. That's right at the typical price for this route, which is the median of 7 earlier checks. So this is a fair price, not a drop. The lowest we've seen in the past 30 days was $660. The real reason to look this week is the calendar. Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and Acadia's season ends at month's end, so Oct 23–25 is one of the last weekends to go. The forecast has highs of 55–60°F and lows of 39–54°F, with drizzle and a 16–17% chance of rain each day. It's a weekend for cool hikes, the Park Loop Road and a lobster dinner. Heads-up: the fare has one stop and lands Saturday at 10:08 AM, so plan on one full day on the island.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature trip with good food waiting at the end of the day: granite summits, rocky Atlantic shoreline and lobster shacks on Mount Desert Island. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like a brisk hike followed by a slow dinner. You land Saturday morning and leave Sunday evening, so the trip is short. Pick two or three things and give each one time.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 55–60°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 55 °F | 39 °F | 16% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 60 °F | 54 °F | 17% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 58 °F | 45 °F | 16% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
All three places list Bar Harbor as their area. Belle Isle Motel is the best value: $358 for the stay ($179 a night) for a King Room with breakfast. It's rated 7.5 from 606 reviews, but it has no free cancellation. Acadia Inn is the top rated, at 9.4 from 1,247 reviews. It's $674 for the stay ($337 a night), with breakfast and free cancellation. Acadia Pines Motel is the budget pick at $368 ($184 a night). It's room only and rated 6.9 from 338 reviews, with free cancellation. If you want to walk to dinner, Bar Harbor village puts you at inns and lobster restaurants steps from the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses. Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3) is where the oceanfront motels have lower rates.
Belle Isle Motel
£270 for 2 nights, two guests · £135 a night
See roomsAcadia Inn
£508 for 2 nights, two guests · £254 a night
See roomsAcadia Pines Motel
£277 for 2 nights, two guests · £139 a night
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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 the top of Cadillac Mountain.
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road and stop at Thunder Hole.
- Eat popovers at the Jordan Pond House.
- Bike the carriage roads around Eagle Lake.
- Climb the iron rungs of the Beehive Trail if heights don't bother you.
- End Saturday with a lobster dinner on the harbour.
Also worth it
- Eat a lobster dinner on the harbour
Tours and tickets in Bar Harbor & Acadia
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Richmond | Richmond International (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 43h 58m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 674 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,004 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Belle Isle Motel) | £270 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,666 |
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: Richmond to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £502 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £497 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £502 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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
- You don't need a passport, prices are in US dollars and there's no time difference from Richmond.
- The fare has one stop on B6 + G4, with an overnight connection each way and 43h 58m of total travel time.
- You fly into Bangor International (BGR). Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) also serve the area.
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end.
- The return lands Monday, Oct 26 at 10:11 PM, so plan your Monday around it.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $666 per person round trip, or $1,332 for two, with taxes and fees included when we checked. It's one stop on B6 + G4 and leaves Friday, Oct 23 at 4:51 PM. Fares change, so check the live price before you book.
Is $666 a good price?
It's a fair price, not a drop. $666 matches the median of 7 earlier checks on this route. The lowest we saw in the past 30 days was $660.
What is the weather like?
The forecast has highs of 55–60°F and lows of 39–54°F. It shows drizzle on Friday and Sunday and rain on Saturday, with a 16–17% chance of rain each day. Pack layers and a rain shell.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. You land Saturday at 10:08 AM and fly out Sunday at 7:30 PM, so you get about a day and a half. The hotel prices cover Oct 23–25, but you'll still be connecting on Friday night.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Flights are $1,332, Belle Isle Motel is $358 and spending money is $520 ($130 a day each). That comes to $2,210 for two.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars and Maine is on the same time as Richmond.
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