Bar Harbor & Acadia from Pittsburgh, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,094 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $389 per person, $234 below the typical fare on this route
- Delta with one stop: 5h 14m, landing in Bangor at 11:19 AM
- The Primrose scores 9.7 from 191 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation
The catch: The season ends at the end of October, normals show rain on Friday, and a checked bag is about $140 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want a quiet, cool-weather park weekend at season's end; skip it if you're hoping for peak fall foliage.
Worth it if a cool, late-season weekend works for you. It's $1,094 for two, all in: $778 for the flights, $292 for 2 nights at the Best Western Acadia Park Inn and its $24 property fee, with taxes and fees included. You fly out Friday, Oct 30 and back Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, on Delta with one stop, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,094 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $778 |
| Best Western Acadia Park Inn, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $292 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $24 |
| The total, before you go | $1,094 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$234 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Delta, $140 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
$389 per person, round trip
$778 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection + Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection · 1 stop · 5h 14m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 6:05 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 11:19 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection + Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | $389 | 1 stop | 5h 14m |
| American. Operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle | $539 | 1 stop | 4h 22m |
| Delta. Operated by Republic Airways Delta Connection + Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | $432 | 1 stop | 6h 19m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 2:44 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is why: $389 per person, $234 below the typical fare on this route, which is $623. That's 38% less. It's also the lowest fare we've seen on this route in 30 days, across 11 checks. The Delta flight leaves Pittsburgh at 6:05 AM on Friday, Oct 30 and lands in Bangor at 11:19 AM. The timing has a cost. Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end, so you'll be there on the last weekend. Highs are usually 53–58°F, with lows near 44°F, and the normals show rain on Friday, then overcast skies. If you want a short weekend for two built around nature and lobster, this price makes it an easy yes.
The kind of trip this is
This is a weekend for nature and food: rocky Atlantic shoreline, granite summits, carriage roads and lobster dinners in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island. It suits a couple or two friends who'd rather hike in the morning and linger over dinner than go out at night. The pace is slow and the air is cool, with late-season quiet. Bring layers, and plan on driving or biking to get around the park.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 53–58°F, lows near 44°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 53 °F | 42 °F | Rain |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 58 °F | 47 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 57 °F | 44 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
All three are in Bar Harbor. Best Western Acadia Park Inn is the best-value pick and the one in our total: $292 for the stay ($146 a night), 8.1 from 461 reviews, breakfast included and a $24 fee at the property. It has no free cancellation. The Primrose is the top rated at 9.7 from 191 reviews. It's $441 for the stay with breakfast and free cancellation, plus $36 in fees at the property. Seasider Motel is the budget pick at $303 ($152 a night), with 8.3 from 804 reviews, room only, free cancellation and $25 at the property. For your base, 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.
Best Western Acadia Park Inn
$292 for 2 nights, two guests · $146 a night
See roomsThe Primrose
$441 for 2 nights, two guests · $221 a night
See roomsSeasider Motel
$303 for 2 nights, two guests · $152 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 harbor
Tours and tickets in Bar Harbor & Acadia
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh International (PIT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 5h 14m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 660 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $778 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Best Western Acadia Park Inn) | $292 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,590 |
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: Pittsburgh to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $389 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $389 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $623 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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 Pittsburgh.
- The outbound flight is Pittsburgh (PIT) to Bangor (BGR), 5h 14m with one stop, about 660 miles.
- The season ends at the end of October, and foliage peaks in mid-October.
- A checked bag is about $140 for two and isn't in the $1,094 total.
- The Best Western Acadia Park Inn rate has no free cancellation. The Primrose and Seasider Motel offer it.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you're fine with a late-season weekend. The fare is $389 per person, 38% under the typical $623, but the season ends at month's end and the normals show rain on Friday.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,094, all in: $778 for the flights, $292 for the hotel and its $24 property fee. Add about $520 in spending money and it comes to around $1,590. A checked bag is about $140 for two on top of that.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Maine is on the same time as Pittsburgh.
What is the weather like?
Highs are usually 53–58°F, with lows near 44°F. The normals show rain on Friday, Oct 30 and overcast skies on Saturday and Sunday.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a short getaway, yes. You land in Bangor at 11:19 AM on Friday, which leaves time for the Park Loop Road, a carriage-road ride and a lobster dinner before Sunday.
What is the flight like?
Delta, leaving Pittsburgh at 6:05 AM on Friday, Oct 30, with one stop. It's 5h 14m in total and lands in Bangor at 11:19 AM.
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