Bar Harbor & Acadia from Fort Myers, Oct 23–25: $1,777 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $59 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 39–49°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 54h 49m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
The round trip from Fort Myers to Bar Harbor & Acadia is $710 per person ($1,419 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026, a 2-night weekend on MX + F9 + G4 with 2 stops. Highs should run 39–49°F with little rain expected, and the best-value room, at Belle Isle Motel, is $358 for the stay with breakfast. Heads-up: the outbound flight takes 54h 49m and doesn't land until Saturday at 10:08 AM.
The total, before you go
$1,777 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,419 |
| Belle Isle Motel, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $358 |
| The total, before you go | $1,777 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$59 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on Breeze, $160 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$710 per person, round trip
$1,419 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + F9 + G4 · 2 stops · 54h 49m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 AM – Sat, Oct 24, 10:08 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:30 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 11:11 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + F9 + G4 | $710 | 2 stops | 54h 49m |
| MX + G4 | $720 | 2 stops | 65h 8m |
| MX + F9 + G4 | $718 | 2 stops | 48h 38m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 5:21 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $710 per person, this fare is $59 below the typical fare on this route. That's 8% under the $769 median of our 9 earlier checks. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $710 to $838, and the low point in the past 30 days was $663 on Oct 13, so this is a solid price but not a rare one. Prices are all-in as found and can change. The timing is the other draw. Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end, so this is one of the last weekends of the year here. The forecast is cold and gray, with highs of 39–49°F and low rain chances. The catch is the routing: 2 stops, a 7:00 AM Friday start and a Saturday landing in Bangor. It works best as a short, brisk nature getaway with layers and a lobster dinner.
The kind of trip this is
This is a cold-weather nature weekend: rocky Atlantic shoreline, granite summits, carriage roads and lobster shacks on Mount Desert Island. It suits a couple or two friends who like hiking in layers and a warm dinner afterward. The pace is quick, since your time on the ground runs from Saturday morning to Sunday evening. Pick one trail, one scenic drive and one good meal, and let the rest go.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, Oct 23–25
Highs 39–49°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 49 °F | 34 °F | 21% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 39 °F | 37 °F | 16% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 44 °F | 31 °F | 13% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
All three picks are in Bar Harbor. Belle Isle Motel is the best value at $358 for the stay ($179 a night). That gets you a King Room with breakfast and a 7.5 rating from 609 reviews, but no free cancellation. Acadia Inn is the top rated at 9.4 from 1,246 reviews: $674 for the 2 nights ($337 a night), with breakfast and free cancellation. Acadia Pines Motel is the budget pick at $345 ($173 a night), room only, rated 6.9 from 338 reviews, with free cancellation. Bar Harbor village puts you steps from the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses. Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3) is where oceanfront motels run cheaper. Heads-up: these rates cover Oct 23–25, but the outbound flight lands Saturday, so you won't use the Friday night.
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
See roomsAll hotels in Bar Harbor & Acadia for these dates
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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
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road, with a stop at Thunder Hole.
- Catch sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, known as the first sunrise in America.
- Eat popovers at the Jordan Pond House.
- Bike the carriage roads around Eagle Lake.
- Climb the iron rungs of the Beehive Trail if the rock is dry.
- Finish with a lobster dinner on the harbour.
Also worth it
- Watch the first sunrise in America from Cadillac Mountain
- Eat a lobster dinner on the harbour
Tours and tickets in Bar Harbor & Acadia
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Fort Myers | Southwest Florida International (RSW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 54h 49m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,443 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,420 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Belle Isle Motel) | $358 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,298 |
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: Fort Myers to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $710 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $663 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $769 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Bar Harbor & Acadia.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end
- No passport needed. You'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Fort Myers.
- Flights run from Southwest Florida International (RSW) to Bangor International (BGR), 1,443 miles, with 2 stops on MX + F9 + G4.
- The return leaves Sunday, Oct 25 at 7:30 PM and lands Monday, Oct 26 at 11:11 PM, so plan your Monday around it.
- Season note: fall foliage peaks in mid-October and Acadia's season ends at month's end.
- Our budget for two comes to $2,298: $1,420 for flights, $358 for the hotel and $520 for spending ($130 per person a day).
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $710 per person round trip, or $1,419 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $59 below the typical fare on this route. Fares across the offers we saw ran from $710 to $838, and prices can change.
Is the flight nonstop?
No. It has 2 stops on MX + F9 + G4. The outbound flight leaves Friday, Oct 23 at 7:00 AM and takes 54h 49m, landing Saturday, Oct 24 at 10:08 AM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, the currency is the US dollar and Bar Harbor is on the same time as Fort Myers.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows Friday overcast with a high of 49°F and a low of 34°F, and Saturday rainy with a high of 39°F and a 16% chance of precipitation. Sunday looks overcast, with a high of 44°F and a low of 31°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. You land Saturday at 10:08 AM and fly out Sunday at 7:30 PM, so the realistic plan is one hike, the Park Loop Road and a lobster dinner. The hotel's Friday night goes unused.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare lands at Bangor International (BGR). Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) also serve the area.
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