Great Smoky Mountains from Salt Lake City, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,333 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £100 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Sidney James Mountain Lodge, rated 8.1 by 3,296 guests
- Highs 65–77°F, little rain expected
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 40h 4m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Great Smoky Mountains is 2 nights from Salt Lake City, 23 – 25 Oct 2026. The cheapest round trip we found is £496 per person (F9 + G4, 2 stops, 40h 4m). Hotels start at £170 a night; Highs 65–77°F, little rain expected.
The total, before you go
£1,333 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £992 |
| Sidney James Mountain Lodge, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £341 |
| The total, before you go | £1,333 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£100 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 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
£496 per person, return
£992 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 2 stops · 40h 4m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:19 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 8:50 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 9:29 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 1:02 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | £496 | 2 stops | 40h 4m |
| F9 + G4 | £511 | 2 stops | 33h 22m |
| F9 + G4 | £512 | 2 stops | 33h |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 12:52 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Great Smoky Mountains
Why we picked it: Great Smoky Mountains is the best value we priced for the weekend: $658 round trip.
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.
Weather in Great Smoky Mountains, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 65–77°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 77 °F | 53 °F | 13% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 77 °F | 57 °F | 17% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 65 °F | 49 °F | 26% |
Where to stay in Great Smoky Mountains
Sidney James Mountain Lodge
£341 for 2 nights, two guests · £170 a night
See roomsHistoric Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel
£1,137 for 2 nights, two guests · £568 a night
See roomsThe Wander Hotel by Wyndham
£374 for 2 nights, two guests · £187 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Great Smoky Mountains for these dates
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Where in Great Smoky Mountains
- Gatlinburg: Walkable resort town at the park entrance with cabins in the hills.
- Pigeon Forge: Family attractions, dinner shows and Dollywood.
- Sevierville: Lower-cost hotels and cabin rentals a short drive out.
- Townsend: The quiet side of the Smokies, near Cades Cove.
- Bryson City, NC: Small-town base on the North Carolina side with the scenic railroad.
What to do in Great Smoky Mountains
Signature experiences
- Drive the Cades Cove loop at dawn for bears and deer
- Hike to the Clingmans Dome observation tower
- Spend a day at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge
- Walk the Gatlinburg SkyBridge
- Hike to Laurel Falls or Alum Cave Bluffs
- See the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont in June
Tours and tickets in Great Smoky Mountains
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City International (SLC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Great Smoky Mountains | Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 40h 4m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,572 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
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What 2 nights in Great Smoky Mountains costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £992 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Sidney James Mountain Lodge) | £341 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £271 |
| Total for two | £1,604 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Salt Lake City to Great Smoky Mountains
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £496 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £483 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak fall foliage and the busiest weekends of the year
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in Great Smoky Mountains from Salt Lake City cost?
About £1,604 for two: £992 in flights, £341 for the hotel and £271 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Great Smoky Mountains 23 – 25 Oct?
Highs 65–77°F, little rain expected
Do I need a passport for Great Smoky Mountains?
No. No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Great Smoky Mountains?
40h 4m with 2 stops on F9 + G4, on the fare we found.
Is £496 a good price for Salt Lake City to Great Smoky Mountains?
We have 4 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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