Great Smoky Mountains, United States: trips from £219
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.
Trips to Great Smoky Mountains from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
The weekend after · from Fort Lauderdale28% below typicalNot worth it this week
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $290 per person, $118 below the typical fare on this route
- Sleep Inn & Suites: breakfast, free cancellation, 7.5 from 1,083 reviews
- Peak fall foliage with highs of 74–79°F in the forecast
£758 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £436 + hotel £321, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 33h 33m
The catch: The 2-stop flight takes 33h 33m, lands Saturday at 8:50 PM and flies home Sunday at 6:00 AM; a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you can pay for the $526 per person Allegiant nonstop; skip it if the 2-stop schedule is your only option.
The weekend after · from Boston48% below typicalWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare $336 per person, $312 below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg, 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
- Peak fall foliage weekend, with typical highs of 60–65°F
£745 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £507 + hotel £214 + resort fee £24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle · with a stop · 4h 26m
The catch: It's one stop and 4h 26m on the way down, rain or drizzle is typical for these dates, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want fall color and mountain hikes on a short weekend; skip it if crowds or wet trails would spoil the trip for you.
The weekend after · from San JuanWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare of $363 per person, $11 under the typical $374
- Breakfast, free cancellation and a 7.5 score from 1,083 reviews
- Highs of 74–79°F during peak fall foliage in the Smokies
£868 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £547 + hotel £321, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 30h 39m
The catch: One stop each way means 30h 39m of round-trip travel, and the return leaves 6:00 AM Sunday and lands 1:17 AM Monday.
Worth it if you want fall color and trail time on a short weekend; skip it if early departures and long connections wear you out.
Just found · from Cleveland25% below typicalWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- $365 per person, $122 below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg: 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
- Peak fall foliage weekend, with typical highs of 60–65°F
£788 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £549 + hotel £214 + resort fee £24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 26h 46m
The catch: One stop each way adds up to 26h 46m of travel, the return leaves at 7:00 AM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a fall foliage weekend in Gatlinburg and can handle long connections; skip it if long travel days wear you out.
Just found · from AustinLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare $277 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg: 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
- Peak fall foliage month, typical highs of 60–65°F
£805 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £567 + hotel £214 + resort fee £24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · with a stop · 16h 12m
The catch: One stop and 16h 12m on the way out, a 6:30 AM flight home, and a checked bag is about $200 for two.
Worth it if you want fall color and trails for less than usual; skip it if a 16h 12m travel day would ruin the weekend.
Just found · from Houston25% below typicalWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- $389 per person round trip, $135 below the typical fare
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg, 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
- Peak fall foliage weekend, highs 60–65°F for hiking Laurel Falls
£825 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £586 + hotel £214 + resort fee £24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 30h 32m
The catch: With one stop each way, the trip takes 30h 32m of travel: you land at 8:38 PM Friday and leave at 6:30 AM Sunday, which leaves one full day.
Worth it if one full Saturday of foliage and trails is enough for you; skip it if you want a slow weekend without early flights.
The weekend after · from Nashville18% below typicalWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- £66 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites, rated 8.2 by 1,812 guests
- Typical highs 60–65°F, lows near 49°F this time of year
£838 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £600 + hotel £214 + resort fee £24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 29h 20m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 29h 20m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Next weekend · from BirminghamLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop from Birmingham to Knoxville in 1h 5m, leaving 2:10 PM Friday
- $399 per person, $114 below the typical fare on this route
- Carr's Northside in Gatlinburg: 8.2 from 2,087 reviews, balcony or patio
£1,122 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £602 + hotel £520, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express · nonstop · 1h 5m
The catch: It's peak fall foliage, the busiest weekend stretch of the year, Friday has a 74% chance of showers, and Carr's Northside has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you want fall color, hikes and a short nonstop for two; skip it if crowded trails and weekend traffic would spoil it for you.
Just found · from New Orleans20% below typicalWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £78 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites, rated 8.2 by 1,812 guests
- Highs 74–78°F, a small chance of rain
£829 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £615 + hotel £214, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 28h 37m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 28h 37m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Next weekend · from Miami16% below typicalNot worth it this week
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $427 per person, $85 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 71–73°F and a 4% rain chance on Friday
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg, rated 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
£882 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £644 + hotel £214 + resort fee £24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 29h 47m
The catch: With 2 stops and 29h 47m on the way out, you land Saturday at 8:50 PM and fly home Sunday at 6:00 AM.
Worth it if you'd fly 29h 47m for one night in Gatlinburg; skip it if you want daylight hours in the park.
The weekend after · from Chicago21% below typicalWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $429 per person, $118 below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg, 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
- Peak fall foliage, highs of 59–66°F, 10% rain Friday and Saturday
£861 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £647 + hotel £214, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta · with a stop · 4h 27m
The catch: The $429 fare has one stop and leaves O'Hare at 5:27 AM, and late October brings the busiest weekends of the year.
Worth it if you want fall color and mountain trails for a weekend and don't mind crowds; skip it if you need a quiet park.
The weekend after · from TampaWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- $433 per person, $66 below the typical fare on this route
- Late October is peak fall foliage in the Smokies
- Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG scores 9.4 from 302 reviews
£877 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £653 + hotel £202 + resort fee £23, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + G4 · with a stop · 25h 59m
The catch: It's 2 stops and 25h 59m of round-trip travel, so you land Saturday at 10:05 AM and fly home Sunday at 7:30 AM.
Worth it if you want a quick fall foliage weekend and don't mind long connections; skip it if you need a nonstop or a slow pace.
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
£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.
Just found · from MinneapolisLowest in 30 daysNot worth it this week
Great Smoky Mountains
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- $449 per person, $197 below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg, rated 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
- Peak fall foliage, with typical highs of 60–65°F
£915 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £677 + hotel £214 + resort fee £24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 31h 53m
The catch: With 2 stops and 31h 53m of travel round trip, you land Saturday at 5:28 PM and fly home Sunday at 6:30 AM.
Worth it if you can add days or switch to the 1-stop flight; skip it if you want a full weekend in the park.
Just found · from MadisonLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £580 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites, rated 8.2 by 1,812 guests
£891 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £677 + hotel £214, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta · with a stop · 4h 3m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 4h 3m 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 New YorkLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $449 per person, $158 below the typical fare on this route
- Peak fall foliage with highs of 74–75°F for hiking
- Sidney James Mountain Lodge in Gatlinburg, 8.1 from 3,294 reviews
£1,018 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £677 + hotel £341, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express + Mesa Airlines DBA United Express · with a stop · 6h 25m
The catch: The $449 fare has one stop and takes 6h 25m, these are the park's busiest weekends, and checked bags run about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want fall color and trail time on a short weekend; skip it if crowds or a connecting flight wear you down.
Just found · from OmahaWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Zoders Inn and Suites, rated 8.2 by 1,810 guests
- Highs 71–80°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
£913 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £699 + hotel £214, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · with a stop · 42h 14m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 42h 14m 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 Fort Myers22% below typicalNot worth it this week
Great Smoky Mountains
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $133 per person below the typical $602
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg: 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
- No passport, no time change, 634 miles from home
£945 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £707 + hotel £214 + resort fee £24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 39h 16m
The catch: The 2-stop fare means 39h 16m of travel with about one evening on the ground, plus a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you can switch to the one-stop American fare at $487 per person; skip this weekend if you're set on the $469 fare.
Just found · from Louisville27% below typicalWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare $537 per person, $200 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 73–75°F with 4% to 5% rain on Friday and Saturday
- Sidney James Mountain Lodge in Gatlinburg: 8.1 from 3,295 reviews, balcony room
£1,189 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £810 + hotel £341 + resort fee £38, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · with a stop · 33h 44m
The catch: The G4 routing takes 33h 44m with an overnight connection, landing Saturday at 4:48 PM, and the return leaves Sunday at 10:34 AM.
Worth it if you can sleep through an overnight connection for a short foliage weekend; skip it if you want two full days in the park.
Just found · from CincinnatiWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £31 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages, rated 8.2 by 2,087 guests
- Highs 62–81°F, a small chance of rain
£1,355 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £835 + hotel £520, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · with a stop · 33h 38m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 33h 38m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Next weekend · from HartfordWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £60 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites, rated 8.2 by 1,812 guests
- Highs 71–73°F, little rain expected
£1,085 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £847 + hotel £214 + resort fee £24, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 41h 12m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 41h 12m 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 ColumbusWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £52 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Sidney James Mountain Lodge, rated 8.1 by 3,295 guests
- Highs 73–78°F, little rain expected
£1,295 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £916 + hotel £341 + resort fee £38, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
MX + G4 · with a stop · 49h 25m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 49h 25m 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 MiamiNot worth it this week
Great Smoky Mountains
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages, rated 8.2 by 2,078 guests
- Highs 60–82°F, some rain likely
- No passport needed
£1,445 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £925 + hotel £520, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 49h 46m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 49h 46m 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 Des MoinesLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $657 per person, $176 below the typical fare on this route
- Peak fall foliage, highs 61–69°F, rain chance 18% or less
- Sidney James Mountain Lodge in Gatlinburg, 8.1 from 3,298 reviews
£1,331 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £990 + hotel £341, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle + PSA Airlines as American Eagle · with a stop · 6h 7m
The catch: The flight out has one stop, takes 6h 7m and lands at 9:33 PM Friday, and October brings the busiest weekends of the year.
Worth it if you want fall color and trail time and don't mind crowds; skip it if a connecting flight eats too much of a 2-night weekend.
The weekend after · from Salt Lake CityWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £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
£1,333 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £992 + hotel £341, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 40h 4m
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.
Just found · from AustinNot worth it this week
Great Smoky Mountains
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Delta, one stop, 4h 34m, landing at 10:54 AM Friday
- Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa scores 8.5 from 481 reviews
- Sunday, Oct 18 looks clear at 65°F with a 2% rain chance
£1,667 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,016 + hotel £585 + resort fee £66, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Delta · with a stop · 4h 34m
The catch: Rain is 78% likely on Friday and Saturday, the fare is $10 above the typical $664, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if a wet Saturday and peak-foliage crowds don't bother you; skip it if you want two dry days on the trails.
Just found · from El PasoNot worth it this week
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Clear Friday and Saturday, highs 73–78°F, peak fall foliage
- Sidney James Mountain Lodge balcony room, 8.1 from 3,295 reviews
- Gatlinburg is walkable and sits right at the park entrance
£1,419 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,039 + hotel £341 + resort fee £38, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 59h 50m
The catch: You land Saturday at 8:50 PM and fly out Sunday at 7:00 AM, after 59h 50m of travel with 2 stops.
Worth it if you can stretch the dates into a real weekend in the park; skip this itinerary if you want more than one night there.
Just found · from RichmondNot worth it this week
Great Smoky Mountains
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- One stop and 32h 27m out, landing Saturday at 4:53 PM
- 78% rain chance Friday and Saturday, clear Sunday as you fly
- Fare is $694 per person, $6 above the $688 median
£1,697 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,046 + hotel £585 + resort fee £66, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £136
B6 + G4 · with a stop · 32h 27m
The catch: The outbound takes 32h 27m with a stop, so you land Saturday at 4:53 PM and fly home Sunday at 6:40 AM.
Worth it if you can switch to the Delta flight that lands Friday at 10:54 AM; skip this fare if you want a real weekend.
The weekend after · from BuffaloWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Forecast highs of 74–79°F, good for Laurel Falls and Alum Cave
- $697 per person matches the typical fare on this route
- Sleep Inn & Suites: breakfast and free cancellation, $426 for two nights
£1,372 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,051 + hotel £321, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle + PSA Airlines as American Eagle · with a stop · 4h 25m
The catch: It's one stop and 4h 25m out on a 6:00 AM departure, and this is peak foliage, the busiest weekend stretch of the year.
Worth it if you want fall color and trail days and don't mind crowds; skip it if you want a quiet, nonstop weekend.
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
£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.
Just found · from West Palm BeachWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Highs 60–82°F, some rain likely
- No passport needed
- Drive the Cades Cove loop at dawn for bears and deer
£2,008 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £1,330 + hotel £609 + resort fee £69, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · with a stop · 52h 54m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 52h 54m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Lowest fares to Great Smoky Mountains by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | £197 | 12 |
| Memphis | £207 | 8 |
| San Juan | £215 | 15 |
| Fort Lauderdale | £216 | 6 |
| Philadelphia | £220 | 10 |
| Miami | £233 | 17 |
| Nashville | £234 | 11 |
| Boston | £240 | 10 |
| Cincinnati | £240 | 7 |
| Indianapolis | £246 | 14 |
| Cleveland | £259 | 14 |
| Omaha | £268 | 17 |
| Orlando | £270 | 5 |
| Tampa | £270 | 11 |
| Pittsburgh | £282 | 9 |
| Austin | £283 | 15 |
| Houston | £288 | 15 |
| Grand Rapids | £291 | 10 |
| Washington, DC | £293 | 20 |
| Birmingham | £301 | 8 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- October: Peak fall foliage and the busiest weekends of the year
- June: Synchronous firefly lottery at Elkmont in early June
January, February: Icy roads, closed high passes and many attractions on reduced hours
Where to stay 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
- 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
Good to know
| Airports | Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), Asheville Regional (AVL) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Kind of trip | national-park, nature, family, theme-park, road-trip |
Great Smoky Mountains in pictures
Questions about Great Smoky Mountains
When is the best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains?
April, May, June, September and October. January, February: Icy roads, closed high passes and many attractions on reduced hours
Do I need a passport for Great Smoky Mountains?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
What is the cheapest flight to Great Smoky Mountains right now?
Great Smoky Mountains from Fort Lauderdale, 23 – 25 Oct 2026, from £219 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Great Smoky Mountains on the ground?
Great Smoky Mountains is mid-range by US standards: plan about £68 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.