Bar Harbor & Acadia from New York, Oct 16–18: round trip from $461
A round trip from New York to Bar Harbor & Acadia is $461 per person ($922 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, on a 1h 31m nonstop with Delta (operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection) into Bangor. Expect highs of 44–59°F, with showers or drizzle likely Friday and Saturday and a mostly clear Sunday. The best-value stay is Black Friar Inn and Pub at $658 for both nights, breakfast included.
The flight
$769 $461 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$922 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection · nonstop · 1h 31m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:54 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:25 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | $461 | nonstop | 1h 31m |
| F9 + G4 | $774 | 1 stop | 36h 39m |
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | $615 | nonstop | 1h 35m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $922 |
| Black Friar Inn and Pub, 2 nights | $658 |
| Trip total for two | $1,580 |
Regular: $2,196 You pay: $1,580 Saved: $616
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Why go now
$461 per person, $922 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $308 below the typical fare on this route, or 40% under, and the fare has the Lowest in 30 days badge. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $461 to $892, and the other nonstop that day cost $615 per person. The timing is good too: fall foliage peaks in mid-October, and the season ends at the end of the month. The weather is mixed. There's an 87% chance of showers Friday and a 69% chance of drizzle Saturday, then Sunday looks mostly clear with a high of 44°F. Our sample budget comes to $2,100 for two: $922 for flights, $658 for the hotel and $520 for spending. Prices change, so treat these as what we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-food long weekend: granite summits, rocky Atlantic shoreline, carriage roads and lobster dinners in a small harbor town. It suits couples who want a romantic fall getaway or a pair of friends who like a morning hike followed by a long lunch. The pace is easy. You land late Friday, have Saturday for the park and a slow Sunday on the coast. Pack layers and a rain jacket.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, Oct 16–18
Highs 44–59°F, some rain likely
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 59 °F | 41 °F | 87% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 50 °F | 33 °F | 69% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 44 °F | 31 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
We found three places, all in Bar Harbor, all with breakfast. Black Friar Inn and Pub is the best value at $658 for 2 nights ($329 a night) for a King Room, with a review score of 8.7 from 49 reviews. Sand Bar Cottage Inn is the top rated: 9.6 from 209 reviews, $1,633 for the stay ($817 a night) for an Acadia Cottage King. Days Inn by Wyndham Bar Harbor is listed as the budget pick at $684 ($342 a night), with a 6.3 from 480 reviews. It actually costs a bit more than Black Friar this weekend, but it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. Bar Harbor village puts you steps from the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses. Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3) has oceanfront motels with lower rates.
Black Friar Inn and Pub
$658 for 2 nights, two guests · $329 a night
See roomsSand Bar Cottage Inn
$1,633 for 2 nights, two guests · $817 a night
See roomsDays Inn by Wyndham Bar Harbor
$684 for 2 nights, two guests · $342 a night
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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 the summit of Cadillac Mountain on Sunday, the clearest day.
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road and stop at Thunder Hole.
- Eat popovers at the Jordan Pond House after a morning in the park.
- Bike the carriage roads around Eagle Lake.
- Climb the iron rungs of the Beehive Trail, but only when the rock is dry.
- Finish with a lobster dinner on the harbor in Bar 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 York | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 1h 31m nonstop |
| Distance | 389 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $922 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Black Friar Inn and Pub) | $658 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,100 |
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 York to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $461 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $461 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $769 |
| Price checks | 11 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- 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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference with New York.
- The outbound nonstop leaves Friday, Oct 16 at 9:54 PM and lands at Bangor International (BGR) at 11:25 PM: 389 miles in 1h 31m.
- Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. They can change before you book.
- Of the three hotels, only Days Inn by Wyndham Bar Harbor offers free cancellation.
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season in Acadia ends at the end of the month.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$461 per person round trip, $922 for two, all-in when we checked. That's $308 below the typical fare on this route. The other nonstop that Friday, leaving at 9:44 AM, was $615 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. Bar Harbor & Acadia is in the United States, you pay in US dollars and the clock is the same as in New York.
What is the weather like?
Cool and partly wet. Friday's high is 59°F with an 87% chance of showers, and Saturday's is 50°F with a 69% chance of drizzle. Sunday should be mostly clear, with a high of 44°F and a low of 31°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first look, yes. You land at 11:25 PM Friday, so Saturday is your full day for the Park Loop Road, Jordan Pond House and the carriage roads. Save Sunday, the clearest day, for the Cadillac Mountain sunrise.
Which airport do I fly into?
The $461 nonstop flies into Bangor International (BGR). Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) are the other airports listed for the area.
What will the whole weekend cost?
Our sample budget is $2,100 for two: $922 for flights, $658 for 2 nights at Black Friar Inn and Pub with breakfast, and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
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