Great Smoky Mountains from Miami, Oct 16–18: $1,917 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages, rated 8.2 by 2,078 guests
- Highs 60–82°F, some rain likely
- No passport needed
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.
Round-trip flights on F9 + G4 from Miami to Great Smoky Mountains cost $614 per person for Oct 16–18, 2026 when we checked. Three places to stay start at $338 a night for the 2-night stay. The total, before you go: $1,917 for two, flights and Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages with taxes and fees. Prices move; every link below shows the live price.
The total, before you go
$1,917 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,227 |
| Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $690 |
| The total, before you go | $1,917 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 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
$614 per person, round trip
$1,227 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 2 stops · 49h 46m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:41 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 4:53 PM · back Sun, Oct 18, 6:40 AM – Mon, Oct 19, 10:14 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | $614 | 2 stops | 49h 46m |
| F9 + G4 | $620 | 2 stops | 45h 32m |
| F9 + G4 | $658 | 2 stops | 39h 58m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 4:22 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why Great Smoky Mountains
Why we picked it: Great Smoky Mountains is the best value we priced for the weekend: $614 round trip.
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.
Weather in Great Smoky Mountains, Oct 16–18
Highs 60–82°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 82 °F | 46 °F | 80% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 60 °F | 42 °F | 80% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 65 °F | 42 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Great Smoky Mountains
Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages
$690 for 2 nights, two guests · $345 a night
See roomsHotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
$1,454 for 2 nights, two guests · $727 a night
See roomsQuality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North
$676 for 2 nights, two guests · $338 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Great Smoky Mountains for these dates
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Where 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
Signature experiences
- 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
Tours and tickets in Great Smoky Mountains
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Miami | Miami International (MIA), Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Great Smoky Mountains | Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 49h 46m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 715 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Great Smoky Mountains costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,228 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages) | $690 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $360 |
| Total for two | $2,278 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Miami to Great Smoky Mountains
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $614 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $354 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $532 |
| Price checks | 13 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak fall foliage and the busiest weekends of the year
Questions readers ask
How much does 2 nights in Great Smoky Mountains from Miami cost?
About $2,278 for two: $1,228 in flights, $690 for the hotel and $360 for food, getting around and tickets.
What is the weather like in Great Smoky Mountains Oct 16–18?
Highs 60–82°F, some rain likely
Do I need a passport for Great Smoky Mountains?
No. No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
How long is the flight from Miami to Great Smoky Mountains?
49h 46m with 2 stops on F9 + G4, on the fare we found.
Is $614 a good price for Miami to Great Smoky Mountains?
It is close to the typical $532 per person on this route; the dates and the weather made it a pick.
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