Bar Harbor & Acadia from Charleston, Oct 23–25: round trip from $517
Charleston to Bar Harbor & Acadia is $599 per person round trip ($1,197 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, on MX + G4 with 1 stop, so it's not nonstop. The forecast shows highs of 47–52°F with drizzle and a small chance of rain. The best-value room, at Belle Isle Motel, is $358 for both nights.
The flight
$734 $517 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$1,033 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + G4 · 1 stop · 31h 59m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 3:27 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 10:08 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:30 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 8:48 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + G4 | $517 | 1 stop | 31h 59m |
| MX + F9 + G4 | $609 | 2 stops | 31h 16m |
| MX + F9 | $619 | 3 stops | 36h 53m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 9:45 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,033 |
| Belle Isle Motel, 2 nights | $358 |
| Trip total for two | $1,391 |
Regular: $1,826 You pay: $1,391 Saved: $435
the typical fare on this route.
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Why go now
The fare is $599 per person round trip, or $1,197 for two. That's $127 below the typical fare on this route, which our earlier checks put at $726, so it's 17% under. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $599 to $816, and the lowest we logged was $593 on Oct 12. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change. Late October is the tail end of the Acadia year: fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end, so you'd be catching the end of it. The forecast shows highs of 47–52°F, lows of 34–39°F and some drizzle. It's a layers-and-lobster weekend with summit views, quiet carriage roads and dinner on the harbour. Heads-up: this fare lands Saturday at 10:08 AM, so you spend Friday night traveling.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-food weekend: granite summits, rocky Atlantic shoreline, carriage roads and lobster shacks on Mount Desert Island. It suits a couple who like cold-weather walks and a long dinner, or two friends who want a hike and a bike ride. Since the flight lands Saturday morning, you get two full days on the ground, Saturday and Sunday, at an easy-to-brisk pace.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, Oct 23–25
Highs 56–63°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 56 °F | 47 °F | 15% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 63 °F | 53 °F | 16% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 56 °F | 47 °F | 23% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
All three are in Bar Harbor. Belle Isle Motel is the best value: $358 for the 2 nights ($179 a night) gets you a King Room with breakfast. It's rated 7.5 from 604 reviews, and there's no free cancellation. Acadia Inn is the top rated at 9.4 from 1,246 reviews. It costs $674 for the stay ($337 a night) with breakfast and free cancellation. Seasider Motel falls between them at $504 ($252 a night) and is rated 8.3 from 802 reviews, with room only and free cancellation. Stay in Bar Harbor village if you want inns and lobster restaurants steps from the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses. Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3) is where the oceanfront motels with lower rates are.
Belle Isle Motel
$358 for 2 nights, two guests · $179 a night
See roomsAcadia Inn
$674 for 2 nights, two guests · $337 a night
See roomsAcadia Pines Motel
$345 for 2 nights, two guests · $173 a night
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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, and pack layers for lows of 34–39°F.
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road and stop at Thunder Hole.
- Eat popovers at the Jordan Pond House.
- Bike the carriage roads around Eagle Lake.
- Climb the iron rungs of the Beehive Trail, ideally during a dry stretch.
- End Saturday with a lobster dinner on the harbour.
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 Charleston | Charleston International (CHS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 31h 59m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,020 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,034 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Belle Isle Motel) | $358 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,912 |
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: Charleston to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $517 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $511 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $734 |
| Price checks | 15 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end
- You don't need a passport, prices are in US dollars, and Bar Harbor is on the same time as Charleston.
- The $599 fare flies Charleston (CHS) to Bangor (BGR) with 1 stop. It leaves Friday, Oct 23 at 3:27 PM and lands Saturday, Oct 24 at 10:08 AM, a 31h 59m trip.
- The return flight leaves Sunday, Oct 25 at 7:30 PM and lands Monday, Oct 26 at 8:48 AM, so plan your Monday around that.
- If you want to arrive the same day, an American Eagle option at $747 per person leaves at 11:23 AM and lands at 3:58 PM, with 1 stop and 4h 35m of travel.
- Belle Isle Motel has no free cancellation, while Acadia Inn and Seasider Motel do. Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It was $599 per person round trip when we checked, or $1,197 for two, with taxes and fees included. That's $127 below the typical fare on this route. Fares move, so check the live price before you decide.
Is 2 nights enough?
On this fare you land Saturday at 10:08 AM and fly home Sunday at 7:30 PM, so you get about a day and a half on the island. That's enough for Cadillac Mountain, the Park Loop Road, Jordan Pond popovers and a lobster dinner. The hotel prices still cover 2 nights.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 47–52°F and lows of 34–39°F, with drizzle each day and a 16% to 26% chance of rain. Bring a warm layer and a rain shell.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, prices are in US dollars and there's no time difference from Charleston.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our budget comes to $2,076 for two: $1,198 for flights, $358 for 2 nights at Belle Isle Motel and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
Which airport do I fly into?
The $599 fare lands at Bangor International (BGR). The data also lists Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) as airports for the area.
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