Bar Harbor & Acadia, United States: trips from £263
Acadia pairs rocky Atlantic shoreline and granite summits with the lobster shacks and inns of Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island.
Trips to Bar Harbor & Acadia from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Just found · from New YorkLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on United, 1h 44m, landing in Bangor at 10:19 AM
- $349 per person, $423 below the typical fare on this route
- Best Western Acadia Park Inn: 8.1 from 461 reviews, breakfast included
£764 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £526 + hotel £220 + resort fee £18, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express · nonstop · 1h 44m
The catch: The season ends at the end of October, the weather normals show rain on Friday, and a checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want rocky coast and quiet trails in a warm jacket; skip it if you need warm weather or peak foliage.
The weekend after · from PittsburghLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- $389 per person, $234 below the typical fare on this route
- Delta with one stop: 5h 14m, landing in Bangor at 11:19 AM
- The Primrose scores 9.7 from 191 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation
£825 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £586 + hotel £220 + resort fee £18, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection + Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection · with a stop · 5h 14m
The catch: The season ends at the end of October, normals show rain on Friday, and a checked bag is about $140 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want a quiet, cool-weather park weekend at season's end; skip it if you're hoping for peak fall foliage.
Just found · from AtlantaWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £103 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Highs 46–57°F, some rain likely
- No passport needed
£1,130 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £605 + hotel £525, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + MX · with a stop · 37h 52m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 37h 52m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Just found · from Raleigh-DurhamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare $408 per person, $78 below the typical fare on this route
- Atlantic Eyrie Lodge: ocean-view balcony, breakfast, 8.5 from 1,325 reviews
- Free cancellation on the room, and highs of 53–56°F for hiking
£993 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £615 + hotel £378, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 26h 25m
The catch: The outbound has one stop and takes 26h 25m overnight, landing Saturday at 10:08 AM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you can sleep through an overnight connection for a short fall hiking weekend; skip it if you want two full, relaxed days.
Next weekend · from New YorkLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 1h 31m Delta nonstop, $308 below the typical fare on this route
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October, right on your dates
- Black Friar Inn and Pub: 8.7 from 49 reviews, breakfast included
£1,191 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £695 + hotel £496, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection · nonstop · 1h 31m
The catch: Rain is likely Friday (87%) and Saturday (69%), the flight lands at 11:25 PM, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you'll hike in a rain shell to get a clear Sunday; skip it if a dry weekend is the whole point.
Just found · from New OrleansWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $621 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Atlantic Eyrie Lodge: ocean-view balcony, breakfast, 8.5 from 1,325 reviews
- Free cancellation at all three hotels, and no passport needed
£1,093 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £715 + hotel £378, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 31h 52m
The catch: One stop each way means 31h 52m of round-trip travel, with an overnight flight home landing Monday at 2:19 PM and a checked bag about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want cool-weather hikes, ocean views and lobster on a tight weekend; skip it if overnight flights and a Monday afternoon return don't work.
Just found · from NorfolkLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $494 per person, $108 below the typical fare on this route
- Atlantic Eyrie Lodge: 8.5 from 1,325 reviews, breakfast, free cancellation
- Overcast weekend, highs 48–57°F, rain chance only 12% to 18%
£1,153 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £745 + hotel £378 + resort fee £31, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 37h 43m
The catch: One stop and 37h 43m out means you land Saturday at 10:08 AM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want one last fall weekend in Acadia and can take Monday off; skip it if a 37h 43m trip up feels like too much.
Just found · from Charleston29% below typicalWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £164 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 56–63°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
£1,048 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £779 + hotel £270, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + G4 · with a stop · 31h 59m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 31h 59m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Just found · from CharlotteWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $536 per person, $41 below the typical fare on this route
- Belle Isle Motel: 7.5 from 609 reviews, breakfast included
- Late-October Acadia: Park Loop Road, Jordan Pond House popovers, highs 57°F
£1,078 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £808 + hotel £270, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 25h 33m
The catch: One stop and 25h 33m out: you leave Friday at 9:42 PM and land in Bangor Saturday at 10:08 AM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you can sleep through an overnight connection and want a short fall park weekend; skip it if you need two full days on the ground.
Just found · from JacksonvilleWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $549 per person, $40 below the typical fare on this route
- Atlantic Eyrie Lodge scores 8.5 from 1,323 reviews, breakfast included
- Highs of 47–55°F and rain chances of 13% to 19%
£1,236 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £828 + hotel £378 + resort fee £31, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection · with a stop · 7h 54m
The catch: Every flight we found has two stops, 7h 54m on the way up, and a checked bag is about $140 for two on top.
Worth it if you want cool hikes and lobster dinners and don't mind two stops; skip it if you want a short nonstop hop.
Next weekend · from Fort LauderdaleWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Black Friar Inn and Pub, rated 8.7 by 49 guests
- Highs 44–59°F, some rain likely
- No passport needed
£1,457 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £961 + hotel £496, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
B6 + MX · with a stop · 41h 57m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 41h 57m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
The weekend after · from Washington, DCLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop DCA to Bangor in 1h 59m, leaving Friday at 1:59 PM
- $642 per person, $14 under the typical $656 fare
- Breakfast included at Belle Isle Motel, rated 7.5 from 602 reviews
£1,289 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £968 + hotel £321, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · nonstop · 1h 59m
The catch: The season ends at month's end, foliage peaks in mid-October, Saturday has a 39% chance of showers, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you like cool hiking weather and quiet trails; skip it if you're after peak foliage or warm days.
Just found · from RichmondWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Highs 55–60°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
- Watch the first sunrise in America from Cadillac Mountain
£1,274 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,004 + hotel £270, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
B6 + G4 · with a stop · 43h 58m
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.
Just found · from TampaWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Highs 43–60°F, some rain likely
- No passport needed
- Watch the first sunrise in America from Cadillac Mountain
£1,554 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,046 + hotel £507, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + MX · with a stop · 41h 27m
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.
Just found · from Fort MyersNot worth it this week
Bar Harbor & Acadia
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $710 per person, $59 below the typical fare on this route
- Acadia Inn scores 9.4 from 1,246 reviews, with free cancellation
- Cadillac Mountain sunrise and the Park Loop Road past Thunder Hole
£1,339 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,070 + hotel £270, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + F9 + G4 · with a stop · 54h 49m
The catch: You'd spend 54h 49m flying round trip with 2 stops for a 2-night stay, and you don't land until Saturday, Oct 24 at 10:08 AM.
Worth it if you can add days and don't mind cold, gray weather; skip this weekend if you want real time in the park.
Just found · from SavannahWorth it, if
Bar Harbor & Acadia
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £35 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 53–68°F, a small chance of rain
- No passport needed
£1,352 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,082 + hotel £270, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection + Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection · with a stop · 5h 19m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 19m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Just found · from CharlestonNot worth it this week
Bar Harbor & Acadia
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October, right on these dates
- Best Western Acadia Park Inn: 8.1 from 461 reviews, breakfast included
- Sunday clears to partly cloudy, 1% rain chance, high 52°F
£1,935 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,148 + hotel £787, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · with a stop · 31h 49m
The catch: Rain is likely Friday and Saturday at 99% and 76%, and the $762 fare sits above the typical $743 per person.
Worth it if you're fine with an overnight connection and a wet hike; skip it if you want two dry days in Acadia.
Lowest fares to Bar Harbor & Acadia by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| New York | £263 | 20 |
| Atlanta | £278 | 15 |
| Pittsburgh | £293 | 11 |
| Raleigh-Durham | £300 | 7 |
| Nashville | £347 | 2 |
| Norfolk | £350 | 13 |
| New Orleans | £352 | 3 |
| Charlotte | £358 | 12 |
| Miami | £359 | 18 |
| Fort Lauderdale | £365 | 5 |
| Orlando | £369 | 7 |
| Detroit | £371 | 2 |
| Tampa | £373 | 14 |
| Syracuse | £378 | 6 |
| Philadelphia | £378 | 10 |
| Cleveland | £380 | 12 |
| Charleston | £385 | 38 |
| Baltimore | £390 | 9 |
| Jacksonville | £395 | 17 |
| Richmond | £426 | 14 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | avoid |
| April | avoid |
| May | fine |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | avoid |
| December | avoid |
- October: Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end
- July, August: Peak season; Cadillac Mountain sunrise needs a vehicle reservation
November, December, January, February, March, April: Park Loop Road closed and most of Bar Harbor shuttered for the winter
Where to stay 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
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road past Thunder Hole
- Eat popovers at the Jordan Pond House
- Bike the carriage roads around Eagle Lake
- Climb the iron rungs of the Beehive Trail
- Eat a lobster dinner on the harbour
Good to know
| Airports | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Kind of trip | national-park, nature, food, romantic, road-trip |
Bar Harbor & Acadia in pictures
Questions about Bar Harbor & Acadia
When is the best time to visit Bar Harbor & Acadia?
June, July, August, September and October. November, December, January, February, March, April: Park Loop Road closed and most of Bar Harbor shuttered for the winter
Do I need a passport for Bar Harbor & Acadia?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Bar Harbor & Acadia.
What is the cheapest flight to Bar Harbor & Acadia right now?
Bar Harbor & Acadia from New York, 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026, from £263 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Bar Harbor & Acadia on the ground?
Bar Harbor & Acadia is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.