Yosemite from Phoenix, Oct 23–25: $1,801 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Clear forecast, highs 70–77°F, rain chance 9% to 17%
- $456 per person, $34 below the typical fare on this route
- Studio inside the park, rated 8.4 from 26 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The flights have 2 stops: you leave Friday and land in Fresno Saturday at 10:17 AM after 31h 21m, then fly home Sunday at 8:51 PM.
Worth it if you'll trade a long overnight connection for a full clear day in the park; skip it if you want an easy weekend.
Worth it if you don't mind a long trip in: the total is $1,801 for two, all in. That's the flights at $911 plus 2 nights at $795 and the $95 property fee, taxes and fees included. You go Oct 23–25, 2026, for 2 nights, flying F9 + G4 from Phoenix to Fresno with 2 stops, so it isn't nonstop.
The total, before you go
$1,801 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $911 |
| Inside Yosemite Park-Cozy Corner Unit-Sleeps 2, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $795 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $95 |
| The total, before you go | $1,801 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$34 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
$456 per person, round trip
$911 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 2 stops · 31h 21m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:22 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 10:17 AM · back Sun, Oct 25, 8:51 PM – Mon, Oct 26, 12:17 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | $456 | 2 stops | 31h 21m |
| LF + G4 | $467 | 2 stops | 24h 19m |
| F9 + G4 | $461 | 1 stop | 30h 5m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 11:50 PM MST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $456 per person, the fare is $34 below the typical fare on this route, or 7% under. On this trip we saw fares from $456 to $544. The forecast for Oct 23–25 is clear every day, with highs of 70–77°F, lows of 45–53°F and a 17% rain chance on Friday, then 9%. That's good hiking weather in late October. It's also before the November snow closes Tioga and Glacier Point roads, so you can still catch the sunset from Glacier Point. The trade-off is time. The flights take up Friday night, you land Saturday morning and the trip home runs overnight into Monday. This fits two people who want one long day on the trails and a Sunday morning among the big walls, and who don't mind a tiring trip home.
The kind of trip this is
A nature weekend built around one big park day: granite walls, waterfall trails and giant sequoias, at a hiking pace. It suits a couple or two friends who like early starts and long walks and don't mind a less comfortable trip in exchange for a clear Saturday in the Sierra Nevada. This isn't a spa weekend. Evenings are quiet and the nights are cool.
Weather in Yosemite, Oct 23–25
Highs 70–77°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 70 °F | 45 °F | 17% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 74 °F | 50 °F | 9% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 77 °F | 53 °F | 9% |
Where to stay in Yosemite
Our pick is Inside Yosemite Park-Cozy Corner Unit-Sleeps 2, a studio in Yosemite West. It's $795 for the 2 nights ($398 a night), rated 8.4 from 26 reviews, with free cancellation, and its $95 property fee is counted in the $1,801. The top-rated choice is Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, on the Merced River just outside the west gate. It's $808 for the stay, rated 8.1 from 6,306 reviews, plus $107 paid at the property. On a budget, Curry Village puts you in Yosemite Valley beneath the big walls for $504 ($252 a night), rated 7.4 from 1,246 reviews, plus $85 at the property. Heads-up: the room there is an unheated tent, and lows get down to 45°F.
Inside Yosemite Park-Cozy Corner Unit-Sleeps 2
$795 for 2 nights, two guests · $398 a night
See roomsYosemite View Lodge
$808 for 2 nights, two guests · $404 a night
See roomsCurry Village
$504 for 2 nights, two guests · $252 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Yosemite for these dates
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Where in Yosemite
- Yosemite Valley: The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge and Curry Village beneath the big walls.
- Oakhurst / Fish Camp: Hotels near the south entrance and the Mariposa Grove of sequoias.
- El Portal: Lodges on the Merced River just outside the west gate.
- Mariposa: Gold Rush town with motels and B&Bs an hour from the valley.
- Groveland: Historic town on the Highway 120 approach from the Bay Area.
What to do in Yosemite
- Hike the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls on clear Saturday, with a high near 74°F
- Watch sunset on Half Dome from Glacier Point while the road is still open in October
- Walk among the giant sequoias of the Mariposa Grove near the south entrance
- Photograph El Capitan from Tunnel View under Sunday's clear skies
Also worth it
- Stand beneath Yosemite Falls in May
- Drive Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows in summer
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Phoenix | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Yosemite | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT), San Francisco International (SFO) |
| Flight time | 31h 21m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 516 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Yosemite costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $912 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Inside Yosemite Park-Cozy Corner Unit-Sleeps 2) | $795 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,227 |
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: Phoenix to Yosemite
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $456 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $336 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $490 |
| Price checks | 10 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Yosemite.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference with Phoenix.
- You fly into Fresno Yosemite International (FAT), and the outbound takes 31h 21m with 2 stops.
- The return leaves Sunday at 8:51 PM and lands Monday, Oct 26 at 12:17 PM.
- All three stays offer free cancellation. A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the total.
- Snow closes Tioga and Glacier Point roads from November, but the valley stays open.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you can handle the flights. The fare is $456 per person, 7% under the typical $490, and the forecast is clear with highs of 70–77°F. The catch is 2 stops and a long trip each way, which leaves you Saturday and most of Sunday in the park.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,801, all in: $911 in flights on F9 + G4 plus $795 for 2 nights at Inside Yosemite Park-Cozy Corner Unit-Sleeps 2 and its $95 property fee, with taxes included. A checked bag (about $240 for two) and spending money aren't included. Our budget adds $520 for two to spend.
Is there a faster flight?
One option we saw has 1 stop and takes 30h 5m. It's $461 per person, or $922 for two, and also lands at 10:17 AM Saturday. Either way, plan on a long trip in.
What is the weather like?
Clear all three days. Highs are 70°F Friday, 74°F Saturday and 77°F Sunday, with lows of 45–53°F. The rain chance is 17% on Friday and 9% on the weekend.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for one full day and a morning. You land Saturday at 10:17 AM and fly out Sunday at 8:51 PM. Pick the Mist Trail or the Glacier Point sunset as your main event.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference with Phoenix.
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