Louisville to Great Smoky Mountains: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 9 times. The typical round trip was $537 per person and the lowest $328, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $328 |
| Typical (median) | $537 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 9 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from Louisville37% below typicalNot worth it this week
Great Smoky Mountains
Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 · 2 nights
- $333 per person, $204 below the typical fare on this route
- The Wander Hotel by Wyndham: 7.5 from 1,703 reviews, breakfast included
- Free cancellation at all three Gatlinburg hotels we priced
$1,127 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $666 + hotel $414 + resort fee $47, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $200
Allegiant · with a stop · 33h 24m
The catch: The outbound flight has one stop and takes 33h 24m, so you land Saturday at 5:28 PM and fly out Sunday at 10:34 AM.
Worth it if one evening in Gatlinburg at a low fare is enough for you; skip it if you want a real weekend in the park.
Just found · from Louisville27% below typicalWorth it, if
Great Smoky Mountains
Oct 23–25, 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
$1,577 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $1,074 + hotel $452 + resort fee $51, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $200
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.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $333 | G4 | with a stop | 33h 24m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $328 | G4 | with a stop | 25h 6m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $737 | American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | with a stop | 3h 37m | Google Flights |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $537 | G4 | with a stop | 33h 44m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $523 | G4 | with a stop | 24h 26m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $537 | G4 | with a stop | 24h 26m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $1,664 | MX + G4 + AC + WS | with a stop | 22h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $839 | MX + G4 | with a stop | 22h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $877 | MX + G4 | with a stop | 22h 4m | Kiwi.com |
About Great Smoky Mountains
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.
Great Smoky Mountains from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Louisville to Great Smoky Mountains
What does a round trip from Louisville to Great Smoky Mountains usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $537 per person, taxes and fees included, across 9 checks; the lowest was $328.
When is the best time to fly from Louisville to Great Smoky Mountains?
Great Smoky Mountains is at its best in April, May, June, September and October. Avoid January, February: Icy roads, closed high passes and many attractions on reduced hours
Do I need a passport to fly from Louisville to Great Smoky Mountains?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
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