Bar Harbor & Acadia from Tampa, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,554 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Highs 43–60°F, some rain likely
- No passport needed
- Watch the first sunrise in America from Cadillac Mountain
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 41h 27m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
When we checked, round-trip flights from Tampa to Bar Harbor & Acadia were $694 per person ($1,388 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night weekend on F9 + MX with 2 stops each way, so not nonstop. Expect highs of 43–60°F, with rain likely Friday and Saturday. The best-value hotel, Belle Isle Motel, was $673 for the stay.
The total, before you go
£1,554 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,046 |
| Belle Isle Motel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £507 |
| The total, before you go | £1,554 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
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
£523 per person, return
£1,046 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + MX · 2 stops · 41h 27m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:58 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 6:04 PM · back Sun, Oct 18, 7:53 PM – Mon, Oct 19, 5:14 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + MX | £523 | 2 stops | 41h 27m |
| Breeze | £596 | 2 stops | 50h 4m |
| F9 + MX | £546 | 2 stops | 35h 58m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:51 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $694 per person, this fare matches the typical price for this route. The median of our earlier checks is $693, so it's $1 above that, a gap of 0%. Our checks over the past 30 days also turned up a low of $557, so this is a fair price, not a drop. The real reason to go now is timing. Fall foliage peaks in mid-October, and the season on Mount Desert Island ends at the end of the month, so this is one of the last weekends to go. The weather is the catch: Friday shows an 81% chance of rain and Saturday a 78% chance of drizzle. Sunday looks overcast and cold, with a high of 43°F and a 4% chance of rain. This trip suits people who don't mind a rain jacket and want granite summits, cool air and a lobster dinner.
The kind of trip this is
This is a cool-weather getaway built around nature and food: rocky Atlantic shoreline, granite summits, lobster shacks and inns in Bar Harbor. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want a hike or a bike ride, then a long dinner, all at a slow pace. With this routing, your time on the island is short, so it works best if you're happy to pick one or two things and do them well.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 43–60°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 60 °F | 38 °F | 81% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 49 °F | 34 °F | 78% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 43 °F | 30 °F | 4% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
All three picks are in Bar Harbor and include breakfast. Belle Isle Motel is the best value: $673 for the 2 nights ($337 a night) for a Queen Room, with a 7.5 review score from 606 reviews and no free cancellation. Sand Bar Cottage Inn is the top-rated pick, a 4-star stay scoring 9.6 from 209 reviews. Its Acadia Cottage King is $1,633 for the stay ($817 a night), also without free cancellation. Days Inn by Wyndham Bar Harbor is the budget pick at $684 ($342 a night), with a 6.3 score from 481 reviews, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. If you want to walk to dinner, look in Bar Harbor village, near the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses. Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3) has oceanfront motels with lower rates.
Belle Isle Motel
£507 for 2 nights, two guests · £254 a night
See roomsSand Bar Cottage Inn
£1,231 for 2 nights, two guests · £616 a night
See roomsDays Inn by Wyndham Bar Harbor
£516 for 2 nights, two guests · £258 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Bar Harbor & Acadia for these dates
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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 Cadillac Mountain on Sunday morning.
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road past Thunder Hole for shoreline views without a long hike.
- Eat popovers at the Jordan Pond House on a cool afternoon.
- Bike the carriage roads around Eagle Lake.
- Climb the iron rungs of the Beehive Trail, but only if the rock is dry.
- Finish with a lobster dinner on the harbor.
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 Tampa | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 41h 27m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,382 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,046 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Belle Isle Motel) | £507 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,945 |
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: Tampa to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £523 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £420 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £522 |
| Price checks | 8 |
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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference with Tampa.
- The outbound flight leaves Friday, Oct 16 at 9:58 PM and lands Saturday, Oct 17 at 6:04 PM after 41h 27m and 2 stops.
- The return flight leaves Sunday, Oct 18 at 7:53 PM and lands Monday, Oct 19 at 5:14 PM, so plan for Monday off.
- The fare flies 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 the end of the month. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $694 per person round trip, or $1,388 for two, on F9 + MX with 2 stops, all-in when we checked. The median of our earlier checks on this route is $693. Other options we saw cost $725 and $791 per person.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
We estimate $2,581 for two: $1,388 for flights, $673 for 2 nights at Belle Isle Motel and $520 for spending money. That spending figure works out to $130 per person per day.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. You land in Bangor on Saturday, Oct 17 at 6:04 PM and fly home Sunday, Oct 18 at 7:53 PM, so you get one evening and most of Sunday. The first hotel night, Friday, falls while you're still traveling.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 60°F Friday, 49°F Saturday and 43°F Sunday, with lows down to 30°F. There's an 81% chance of rain Friday and a 78% chance of drizzle Saturday. Sunday looks overcast with a 4% chance of rain. Pack layers and a rain shell.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Bar Harbor is in the same time zone as Tampa.
Which hotel can I cancel for free?
Days Inn by Wyndham Bar Harbor, at $684 for the stay, is the only one of the three with free cancellation. Belle Isle Motel and Sand Bar Cottage Inn don't offer it.
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