Minneapolis to Great Smoky Mountains: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 14 times. The typical round trip was $604 per person and the lowest $449, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $449 |
| Typical (median) | $604 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 14 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from MinneapolisLowest in 30 daysNot worth it this week
Great Smoky Mountains
Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 · 2 nights
- $449 per person, $197 below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg, rated 8.2 from 1,812 reviews
- Peak fall foliage, with typical highs of 60–65°F
$1,214 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $898 + hotel $284 + resort fee $32, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $240
F9 + G4 · with a stop · 31h 53m
The catch: With 2 stops and 31h 53m of travel round trip, you land Saturday at 5:28 PM and fly home Sunday at 6:30 AM.
Worth it if you can add days or switch to the 1-stop flight; skip it if you want a full weekend 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 | $499 | Delta | with a stop | 4h 29m | Google Flights |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $456 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 35h 15m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $455 | F9 + G4 + SY | with a stop | 25h 27m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $626 | F9 + G4 + SY | with a stop | 18h 7m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $499 | Delta | with a stop | 4h 29m | Google Flights |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $449 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 31h 53m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $457 | F9 + G4 + SY | with a stop | 23h 46m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $755 | SY + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 10h 43m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $668 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 9h 50m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $779 | SY + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 10h 43m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $737 | SY + G4 + F9 | with a stop | 13h 33m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $583 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 9h 50m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $624 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 9h 50m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $717 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 11h 14m | 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 Minneapolis to Great Smoky Mountains
What does a round trip from Minneapolis to Great Smoky Mountains usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $604 per person, taxes and fees included, across 14 checks; the lowest was $449.
When is the best time to fly from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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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