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Washington, DC to Great Smoky Mountains: what the flight costs

By the VacayMatch editors · Updated

In the last 60 days we checked this route 20 times. The typical return was £522 per person and the lowest £293, taxes and fees included.

Per person
Lowest seen£293
Typical (median)£522
Price checks, 60 days20

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Trips we picked on this route

The weekend after · from Washington, DC36% below typical

Great Smoky Mountains

23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights

  • Nonstop on American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle, 1h 51m
  • £190 per person below the typical fare on this route
  • Sidney James Mountain Lodge, rated 8.1 by 3,296 guests
The total, before you go

£1,003 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees

Flights £662 + hotel £341, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121

American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle · nonstop · 1h 51m

The catch: Heads-up for these dates: Peak fall foliage and the busiest weekends of the year.

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

Stay from £170/nightHire carsThings to do
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Just found · from Washington, DCNot worth it this week

Great Smoky Mountains

16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights

  • Peak fall foliage weekend, with Sunday clear at 65°F
  • Econo Lodge Convention Center scores 8.2 from 1,914 reviews, breakfast included
  • Gatlinburg is a walkable resort town at the park entrance
The total, before you go

£1,810 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee

Flights £1,103 + hotel £635 + resort fee £72, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181

F9 + G4 · with a stop · 50h 7m

The catch: Two stops and 50h 7m out on F9 + G4, landing Saturday at 9:43 AM, with the return leaving Sunday at 6:40 AM.

Worth it if peak foliage is all you're after and long transit doesn't bother you; skip it if you want a full weekend in the park.

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Every fare we found in the last 30 days

CheckedTrip datesPer personAirlineStopsDurationSource
14 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£729Southwestwith a stop3h 30mGoogle Flights
14 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£552F9 + G4with a stop50h 7mKiwi.com
14 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£522F9 + G4with a stop20h 43mKiwi.com
13 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£502B6 + G4with a stop30h 13mKiwi.com
13 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£331American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eaglenonstop1h 51mGoogle Flights
13 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£498B6 + G4with a stop20h 50mKiwi.com
13 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£521F9 + G4with a stop20h 37mKiwi.com
13 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£697F9 + G4with a stop35hKiwi.com
13 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£511F9 + G4 + B6with a stop20h 43mKiwi.com
13 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£521F9 + G4with a stop20h 43mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£507F9 + G4with a stop35h 42mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£293American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eaglenonstop1h 48mGoogle Flights
12 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£501F9 + G4with a stop20h 43mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£540F9 + G4with a stop27h 53mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£636F9 + G4 + B6with a stop16h 5mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£631F9 + G4 + B6with a stop16h 5mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£522B6 + G4with a stop28h 15mKiwi.com
12 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£631F9 + G4 + B6with a stop16h 5mKiwi.com
11 Oct 202623 – 25 Oct 2026£522B6 + G4with a stop28h 15mKiwi.com
11 Oct 202616 – 18 Oct 2026£524F9 + G4with a stop16h 5mKiwi.com

About Great Smoky Mountains

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.

Great Smoky Mountains from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do

Questions about Washington, DC to Great Smoky Mountains

What does a return from Washington, DC to Great Smoky Mountains usually cost?

Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £522 per person, taxes and fees included, across 20 checks; the lowest was £293.

When is the best time to fly from Washington, DC to Great Smoky Mountains?

Great Smoky Mountains is at its best in April, May, June, September and October. Avoid January, February: Icy roads, closed high passes and many attractions on reduced hours

Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, DC to Great Smoky Mountains?

No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.

Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.

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