Bar Harbor & Acadia from New Orleans, Oct 23–25: $1,450 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $621 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Atlantic Eyrie Lodge, rated 8.5 by 1,325 guests
- Free cancellation at Atlantic Eyrie Lodge
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 31h 52m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
When we checked, round-trip flights from New Orleans to Bar Harbor & Acadia cost $475 per person ($949 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026, which is 2 nights. The fare is on F9 + G4 with 1 stop into Bangor (BGR), and the forecast shows highs of 45–57°F with a small chance of rain. Atlantic Eyrie Lodge is the best-value stay at $501 for both nights.
The total, before you go
$1,450 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $949 |
| Atlantic Eyrie Lodge, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $501 |
| The total, before you go | $1,450 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$621 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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
$475 per person, round trip
$949 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 1 stop · 31h 52m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 9:05 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 10:08 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:30 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 2:19 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | $475 | 1 stop | 31h 52m |
| Breeze | $581 | 1 stop | 34h 13m |
| F9 + MX | $667 | 3 stops | 42h 51m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 12:17 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$475 per person round trip, all-in when we checked. That's $621 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 57% gap across 12 offers. For two, the flights come to $949. Add Atlantic Eyrie Lodge and $520 of spending money and the whole weekend comes to $1,971. Timing matters here: fall foliage peaks in mid-October and Acadia's season ends at month's end, so Oct 23–25 is one of the last weekends to catch it. The forecast calls for highs of 45–57°F, with showers Friday, drizzle Saturday and rain Sunday, though the chance of rain tops out at 26%. Bring a jacket and boots for granite summits, carriage roads and a lobster dinner. Prices change, so these are the prices we found, not a promise they'll hold.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature and food getaway: rocky Atlantic shoreline and granite summits by day, lobster and popovers after. It suits a couple who wants a romantic weekend, or two friends who like to hike and eat well. The pace is set by the flights: you land Saturday morning and fly out Sunday evening, so plan one big outdoor day and a long dinner.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, Oct 23–25
Highs 45–57°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 57 °F | 54 °F | 26% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 57 °F | 43 °F | 17% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 45 °F | 43 °F | 17% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
Atlantic Eyrie Lodge is the best value: $501 for both nights ($251 a night), rated 8.5 from 1,325 reviews, with breakfast included and an ocean-view room with a balcony. Acadia Inn is the top-rated pick at 9.4 from 1,246 reviews, $674 for the stay ($337 a night), also with breakfast. Acadia Pines Motel is the budget option at $345 ($173 a night), room only, rated 6.9 from 337 reviews. All three showed free cancellation when we checked. On a short stay, Bar Harbor village puts you near inns, lobster restaurants, the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses. Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3) is where oceanfront motels and resorts have lower rates.
Atlantic Eyrie Lodge
$501 for 2 nights, two guests · $251 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
- Watch the first sunrise in America from Cadillac Mountain on Sunday morning.
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road past Thunder Hole.
- 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.
- End Saturday with a lobster dinner on the harbor.
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 New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 31h 52m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,555 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $950 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Atlantic Eyrie Lodge) | $501 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,971 |
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: New Orleans to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $475 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $467 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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: it's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars.
- Bar Harbor is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
- Heads-up on timing: you leave MSY Friday at 9:05 PM and land in Bangor (BGR) Saturday at 10:08 AM. The return lands back in New Orleans Monday, Oct 26 at 2:19 PM.
- The fare has 1 stop and adds up to 31h 52m of travel across both legs.
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$475 per person round trip, or $949 for two, with taxes and fees included when we checked. That's $621 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. The carrier is F9 + G4 with 1 stop. Prices move, so check the live fare.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and Maine is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 45–57°F and lows of 43–54°F. Friday has a 26% chance of showers, Saturday a 17% chance of drizzle and Sunday a 17% chance of rain. Pack layers and a rain shell.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes, if you pick your priorities. You land Saturday at 10:08 AM and your flight home leaves Sunday at 7:30 PM. That gives you a full Saturday and most of Sunday for the Park Loop Road, a hike and a lobster dinner.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our budget comes to $1,971 for two: $950 for flights, $501 at Atlantic Eyrie Lodge and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
Which airport do I fly into?
This fare lands at Bangor International (BGR). The other airports listed for the area are Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).
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