Yosemite, United States: trips from £69
Yosemite's granite walls, giant sequoias and thundering spring waterfalls make it the showpiece of the Sierra Nevada.
Trips to Yosemite from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
The weekend after · from Las Vegas38% below typical
Yosemite
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Allegiant nonstop, 1h 17m, Las Vegas to Fresno at 6:35 AM
- $86 per person, $61 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear skies Saturday, highs up to 71°F Sunday, little rain expected
£808 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £137 + hotel £599 + resort fee £72, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · nonstop · 1h 17m
The catch: You land in Fresno, not in the park, and a checked bag (about $200 for two) and any resort fees aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want a short hiking weekend with cool, clear days; skip it if you want the waterfalls, which peak April to June.
The weekend after · from OmahaWorth it, if
Yosemite
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Highs 70–80°F and a 3–6% rain chance for the weekend
- Free cancellation on all three stays, from $250 a night
- $364 per person, $5,069 below the highest fare we saw
£1,048 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £549 + hotel £500, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · with a stop · 40h 22m
The catch: With one stop each way, travel takes 40h 22m in total: you land Saturday at 10:17 AM and get home Monday at 9:06 PM.
Worth it if you want a quick weekend of granite walls and sequoias and can take Monday off; skip it if you want a slow, relaxed weekend.
The weekend after · from Los AngelesLowest in 30 days
Yosemite
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop LAX to Fresno in 1h 19m, Friday at 10:24 AM
- $369 per person, 19% under the typical $454 fare
- Clear forecast, highs 66–70°F, free cancellation at all three stays
£1,058 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £556 + hotel £502, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
£64 per person below the typical fare on this route
United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · nonstop · 1h 19m
The catch: You land in Fresno, not in the park, so plan your own drive in, and a checked bag, resort fees and spending money aren't in the $1,404.
Worth it if you want a short, clear-weather hiking weekend with a nonstop flight; skip it if you'd rather not drive in from Fresno.
Just found · from San Diego
Yosemite
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on Southwest, 1h 15m
- 28 Raccoon's End, rated 8 by 3 guests
- Free cancellation at 28 Raccoon's End
£1,517 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £686 + hotel £831, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · nonstop · 1h 15m
The catch: Hold luggage, seat selection and any resort fee are extra: they are not in the total.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Just found · from PhoenixWorth it, if
Yosemite
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Clear forecast, highs 70–77°F, rain chance 9% to 17%
- $456 per person, $34 below the typical fare on this route
- Studio inside the park, rated 8.4 from 26 reviews, free cancellation
£1,358 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £687 + hotel £599 + resort fee £72, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 31h 21m
The catch: The flights have 2 stops: you leave Friday and land in Fresno Saturday at 10:17 AM after 31h 21m, then fly home Sunday at 8:51 PM.
Worth it if you'll trade a long overnight connection for a full clear day in the park; skip it if you want an easy weekend.
Just found · from Des MoinesWorth it, if
Yosemite
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $497 per person, $32 below the typical fare
- Studio rated 8.4 from 26 reviews, with free cancellation
- Saturday forecast: 69°F, partly cloudy, 7% chance of rain
£1,373 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £749 + hotel £558 + resort fee £66, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
Allegiant · with a stop · 35h 47m
The catch: With one stop each way you spend 35h 47m traveling in total, landing Saturday at 10:17 AM and flying home Sunday at 8:51 PM.
Worth it if you'll trade long travel days for a packed Saturday among granite and sequoias; skip it if you want a relaxed weekend.
Just found · from SeattleWorth it, if
Yosemite
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 81 Ashbaugh Meadow, rated 9 by 1 guests
- Free cancellation at 81 Ashbaugh Meadow
- Highs 78–81°F, little rain expected
£1,650 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £873 + hotel £777, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 5h 25m
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.
Lowest fares to Yosemite by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | £65 | 10 |
| Phoenix | £253 | 10 |
| Omaha | £271 | 2 |
| Los Angeles | £278 | 15 |
| Boise | £303 | 12 |
| San Diego | £329 | 6 |
| Des Moines | £350 | 12 |
| Salt Lake City | £352 | 3 |
| Houston | £390 | 1 |
| Minneapolis | £405 | 3 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | £427 | 2 |
| Seattle | £435 | 10 |
| Portland | £455 | 5 |
| Spokane | £515 | 8 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- April, May, June: Waterfalls at full force from snowmelt
- November, December, January, February, March, April, May: Tioga and Glacier Point roads closed by snow; valley stays open
- February: Horsetail Fall firefall glow in mid to late February
Where to stay 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
- Watch sunset on Half Dome from Glacier Point
- Walk among the giant sequoias of the Mariposa Grove
- Stand beneath Yosemite Falls in May
- Drive Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows in summer
- Photograph El Capitan from Tunnel View
Good to know
| Airports | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT), San Francisco International (SFO) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Kind of trip | national-park, nature, adventure, family, road-trip |
Yosemite in pictures
Questions about Yosemite
When is the best time to visit Yosemite?
April, May, June, September and October.
Do I need a passport for Yosemite?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Yosemite.
What is the cheapest flight to Yosemite right now?
Yosemite from Las Vegas, 23 – 25 Oct 2026, from £69 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Yosemite on the ground?
Yosemite 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.