Bar Harbor & Acadia from Norfolk, Oct 23–25: $1,530 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $494 per person, $108 below the typical fare on this route
- Atlantic Eyrie Lodge: 8.5 from 1,325 reviews, breakfast, free cancellation
- Overcast weekend, highs 48–57°F, rain chance only 12% to 18%
The catch: One stop and 37h 43m out means you land Saturday at 10:08 AM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want one last fall weekend in Acadia and can take Monday off; skip it if a 37h 43m trip up feels like too much.
Worth it if you don't mind a long trip up: $1,530 for two, all in, covering the flights at $988 plus 2 nights at Atlantic Eyrie Lodge at $501 and its $41 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. It runs Oct 23–25, 2026, on F9 + G4 with one stop, not nonstop, and the outbound takes 37h 43m, landing in Bangor on Saturday, Oct 24 at 10:08 AM.
The total, before you go
$1,530 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $988 |
| Atlantic Eyrie Lodge, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $501 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $41 |
| The total, before you go | $1,530 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$108 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$494 per person, round trip
$988 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 1 stop · 37h 43m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 3:48 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 10:08 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:30 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 2:53 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | $494 | 1 stop | 37h 43m |
| MX + G4 | $706 | 1 stop | 32h 10m |
| F9 + G4 | $627 | 1 stop | 37h 54m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 8:15 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $494 per person, the fare is $108 below the typical fare on this route, which is $602. That's 18% under, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days, out of 8 checks. Timing matters here too. Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end, so Oct 23–25 is one of the last weekends before Acadia goes quiet. The forecast calls for overcast skies, highs of 48–57°F, lows down to 41°F and only a 12% to 18% chance of rain. That's good weather for hiking and driving the Park Loop Road if you pack a fleece. All prices are all in, taxes and fees included, as we found them when we checked. They can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-food weekend in a national park: granite summits and rocky Atlantic shoreline by day, lobster and popovers by night. It suits a couple or two friends who like a brisk walk and a warm dinner more than nightlife. The pace is easy. Because you arrive Saturday morning, the trip comes down to one full day and a Sunday, so plan a short list and enjoy it.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, Oct 23–25
Highs 48–57°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 57 °F | 46 °F | 12% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 48 °F | 41 °F | 14% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 55 °F | 47 °F | 18% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
All three picks are in Bar Harbor, all three offer free cancellation, and we list each stay for two nights. Atlantic Eyrie Lodge is the best value at $501 ($251 a night). It scores 8.5 from 1,325 reviews, includes breakfast, and the room has an ocean view and a balcony. Its $41 resort fee is already in our total. Acadia Inn is the top rated at 9.4 from 1,246 reviews, with breakfast, for $674 ($337 a night) plus $56 paid at the property. Acadia Pines Motel is the budget pick at $345 ($173 a night), room only, scoring 6.9 from 337 reviews, plus $29 at the property. Bar Harbor village puts inns and lobster restaurants steps from the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses. Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3) has oceanfront motels at 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
- 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
- Eat a lobster dinner on the harbour
Tours and tickets in Bar Harbor & Acadia
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Norfolk | Norfolk International (ORF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 37h 43m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 671 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $988 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Atlantic Eyrie Lodge) | $501 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,009 |
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: Norfolk to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $494 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $494 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $602 |
| Price checks | 8 |
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, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Norfolk.
- Flights go from Norfolk International (ORF) to Bangor International (BGR) with one stop; the outbound takes 37h 43m.
- The return leaves Sunday, Oct 25 at 7:30 PM and lands Monday, Oct 26 at 2:53 PM.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $1,530 total.
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you can handle the travel time. The fare is $108 per person below the typical fare on this route, the hotel scores 8.5 with breakfast, and the forecast looks dry. The catch is a 37h 43m outbound with one stop, so you get Saturday and Sunday on the island.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,530 for two, all in: $988 for the flights and $501 for 2 nights at Atlantic Eyrie Lodge, plus its $41 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't included. We'd budget $520 to spend, which brings the trip to $2,009.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and Maine is on the same time as Norfolk.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast all three days. Friday reaches 57°F, Saturday 48°F and Sunday 55°F, with lows between 41°F and 47°F. The chance of rain stays between 12% and 18%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. You land Saturday at 10:08 AM and fly home Sunday at 7:30 PM, so you get about two days on the ground. That's enough for the Park Loop Road, Jordan Pond House popovers and a lobster dinner if you keep the plan short.
When do the flights leave and land?
You leave Norfolk on Friday, Oct 23 at 3:48 PM and land in Bangor on Saturday, Oct 24 at 10:08 AM. The return leaves Sunday, Oct 25 at 7:30 PM and lands Monday, Oct 26 at 2:53 PM.
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