Yosemite from Seattle, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,650 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 81 Ashbaugh Meadow, rated 9 by 1 guests
- Free cancellation at 81 Ashbaugh Meadow
- Highs 78–81°F, little rain expected
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 25m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Yosemite from Seattle is $579 per person round trip ($1,158 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, which is 2 nights, on Southwest with 1 stop into Fresno (FAT). The forecast is clear with highs of 78–81°F, and the best-value place to stay, 81 Ashbaugh Meadow, is $1,031 for both nights. Prices include taxes and fees as of when we checked.
The total, before you go
£1,650 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £873 |
| 81 Ashbaugh Meadow, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £777 |
| The total, before you go | £1,650 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Southwest, £106 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
£436 per person, return
£873 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 1 stop · 5h 25m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 5:10 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 10:35 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | £436 | 1 stop | 5h 25m |
| F9 + G4 | £451 | 2 stops | 29h 18m |
| F9 + G4 | £469 | 2 stops | 22h 8m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 19:19 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$579 per person, or $1,158 for two, is $19 under $598, the median of our earlier checks on this route. That's 3% less. We've priced this route 8 times, and the lowest we saw was $577, so this fare sits right next to the low end of what we found. The weather is the other reason to look this week. The forecast shows clear skies all three days, highs of 78–81°F, lows of 54–56°F and a 0% chance of rain. The season notes put the snow closures on Tioga and Glacier Point roads in November through May, so mid-October comes just before them. Our all-in estimate for two is $2,709, which covers flights, two nights in a house and day-to-day spending. That buys a short weekend of trails, sequoias and big granite views.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature getaway: granite walls, giant sequoias and trail days, with evenings in a two-bedroom house instead of a hotel lobby. It suits a couple or two friends who like an early start on the trail and a quiet night in. The pace is brisk. You fly in Friday evening, spend Saturday outdoors and use whatever Sunday allows before heading home.
Weather in Yosemite, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 78–81°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 81 °F | 55 °F | 0% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 80 °F | 56 °F | 0% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 78 °F | 54 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Yosemite
All three picks are two-bedroom houses around Wawona. Each is room only with free cancellation, priced for the 2 nights. 81 Ashbaugh Meadow in North Wawona is the best value at $1,031 for the stay ($516 a night), with a 9 out of 10 from a single review. 28 Raccoon's End in Wawona is our top-rated pick at $1,103 ($552 a night), scoring 8 from 3 reviews. (1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite in South Wawona costs $1,107 ($554 a night) and scores 8.4. With 5 reviews, it has the most of the three. If you'd rather stay in a hotel, Oakhurst / Fish Camp has options near the south entrance and the Mariposa Grove. El Portal has lodges on the Merced River just outside the west gate.
81 Ashbaugh Meadow
£777 for 2 nights, two guests · £389 a night
See rooms28 Raccoon's End
£831 for 2 nights, two guests · £416 a night
See rooms(1S) Cecil's Cabin at The Redwoods In Yosemite
£834 for 2 nights, two guests · £418 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Yosemite for these dates
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Where in Yosemite
- Yosemite Valley: The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge and Curry Village beneath the big walls.
- Oakhurst / Fish Camp: Hotels near the south entrance and the Mariposa Grove of sequoias.
- El Portal: Lodges on the Merced River just outside the west gate.
- Mariposa: Gold Rush town with motels and B&Bs an hour from the valley.
- Groveland: Historic town on the Highway 120 approach from the Bay Area.
What to do in Yosemite
- Hike the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls on Saturday, with 0% chance of rain forecast.
- Watch sunset on Half Dome from Glacier Point, ahead of the November snow closures.
- Walk among the giant sequoias of the Mariposa Grove.
- Photograph El Capitan from Tunnel View on a clear-sky day.
Also worth it
- Stand beneath Yosemite Falls in May
- Drive Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows in summer
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Yosemite | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT), San Francisco International (SFO) |
| Flight time | 5h 25m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 695 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Yosemite costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £873 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (81 Ashbaugh Meadow) | £777 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £2,042 |
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: Seattle to Yosemite
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £436 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £435 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £451 |
| Price checks | 8 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Yosemite.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed. It's a domestic trip in US dollars, with no time difference from Seattle.
- The flight is Southwest with 1 stop, 5h 25m. It leaves SEA at 5:10 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at FAT at 10:35 PM.
- All three houses are room only with free cancellation.
- Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. They can change before you book.
- Pack layers: days reach 78–81°F, and nights drop to 54–56°F.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $579 per person round trip, or $1,158 for two, on Southwest with 1 stop, taxes and fees included when we checked. The next offers we saw were $598 and $622 per person, and both had 2 stops.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
We estimate $2,709 for two. That's $1,158 for flights, $1,031 for 81 Ashbaugh Meadow and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Do I need a passport?
No. Yosemite is in the United States, you pay in US dollars and the clocks match Seattle's.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days, with highs of 81°F Friday, 80°F Saturday and 78°F Sunday. Lows run 54–56°F, and the chance of rain is 0%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a first visit if you plan around Saturday. You land at 10:35 PM Friday, so pick two highlights, like the Mist Trail and sunset at Glacier Point, and save the rest for another trip.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare lands at Fresno Yosemite International (FAT). San Francisco International (SFO) is the other airport listed for the park. Yosemite is 695 miles from Seattle.
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