Yosemite from Portland, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,499 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $421 per person round trip, 28% under the typical fare
- Cozy Bear apartment sleeps 5, scores 8.1, free cancellation
- Highs of 63–65°F for Mist Trail and Tunnel View days
The catch: It's one stop and a 5:30 AM departure, 4h 8m in all, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if the two of you want granite walls and cool fall hikes; skip it if you hate early flights or cold nights.
Worth it if an early start doesn't bother you: $1,499 for two, which is the flights at $842 plus 2 nights at Cozy Bear South-Inside Yosemite-Sleeps 5 at $601 and its $56 property fee, with taxes and fees included. The trip runs Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, for 2 nights, on United operated by SkyWest DBA United Express, with one stop and 4h 8m of travel, leaving at 5:30 AM. A checked bag and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
$1,499 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $842 |
| Cozy Bear South-Inside Yosemite-Sleeps 5, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $601 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $56 |
| The total, before you go | $1,499 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$165 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on United, $160 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
$421 per person, round trip
$842 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · 1 stop · 4h 8m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 5:30 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 9:38 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $421 | 1 stop | 4h 8m |
| Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon | $477 | nonstop | 1h 55m |
| Southwest | $421 | 1 stop | 5h 40m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 5:10 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $421 per person, $165 below the typical fare on this route. That's 28% under the $586 typical fare, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. Across 12 checks, fares ran from $421 to $532. For two, the whole trip comes to $1,499. That covers the flights, 2 nights at Cozy Bear and its $56 property fee, with taxes and fees included. Late October brings highs of 63–65°F and lows near 37°F, which is good hiking weather with cool nights. One heads-up: the season notes list the Glacier Point and Tioga roads as closed by snow from November, and your Nov 1 return falls in that window. The valley stays open. Prices were all-in when we checked and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature weekend for two: granite walls, waterfall trails and giant sequoias, at an active but unhurried pace. You spend the days on foot in Yosemite Valley and the evenings back at a quiet apartment. It suits couples or friends who'd rather take a morning hike than go out at night, and who don't mind layering up for cool, overcast fall days.
Weather in Yosemite, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 63–65°F, lows near 37°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 65 °F | 36 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 64 °F | 39 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 63 °F | 36 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Yosemite
Our value pick is Cozy Bear South-Inside Yosemite-Sleeps 5 in Yosemite West. It's an apartment at $601 for 2 nights ($301 a night), rated 8.1 from 17 reviews, with free cancellation. Its $56 fee, paid at the property, is already in our total. The top rated stay is YoBee Welcome Breakfast and Park Reservations Included Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Apartments - AC-WiFi-EV, also in Yosemite West. It's a studio with terrace at $807 for the stay, rated 9.7 from 308 reviews, plus $96 paid at the property. On a tighter budget, Curry Village puts you in Yosemite Valley beneath the big walls for $430 ($215 a night), rated 7.3 from 1,248 reviews, with $74 paid at the property. The room is an unheated tent, so pack for lows near 37°F. All three rates are room only.
Cozy Bear South-Inside Yosemite-Sleeps 5
$601 for 2 nights, two guests · $301 a night
See roomsYoBee! Welcome Breakfast and Park Reservations Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Apartments - AC-WiFi-EV
$807 for 2 nights, two guests · $404 a night
See roomsCurry Village
$430 for 2 nights, two guests · $215 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 in cool fall air
- Walk among the giant sequoias of the Mariposa Grove
- Photograph El Capitan from Tunnel View
- Spend a slow afternoon in Yosemite Valley beneath the big walls
- Skip Glacier Point and Tioga Road plans; season notes list both closed from November
Also worth it
- Watch sunset on Half Dome from Glacier Point
- Stand beneath Yosemite Falls in May
- Drive Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows in summer
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Portland | Portland International (PDX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Yosemite | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT), San Francisco International (SFO) |
| Flight time | 4h 8m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 560 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Yosemite costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $842 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Cozy Bear South-Inside Yosemite-Sleeps 5) | $601 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,963 |
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: Portland to Yosemite
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $421 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $421 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $586 |
| Price checks | 12 |
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 from Portland.
- Flights land at Fresno Yosemite International (FAT); San Francisco International (SFO) is also listed.
- The United fare leaves PDX at 5:30 AM and lands at 9:38 AM, one stop, 4h 8m.
- An Alaska nonstop takes 1h 55m at $477 per person, $954 for two.
- All three stays list free cancellation; checked bags, about $160 for two, aren't in the total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if early flights don't bother you. The fare is $421 per person, 28% under the $586 typical fare, and it's the lowest in 30 days. The catch is one stop and a 5:30 AM departure.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,499: $842 for flights, $601 for 2 nights at Cozy Bear and its $56 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included. With the $520 we budget for spending, the trip comes to $1,963.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Alaska, operated by Horizon Air, leaves at 2:45 PM and lands at 4:40 PM, taking 1h 55m. It's $477 per person, or $954 for two, instead of $842 for the one-stop United fare.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 63–65°F and lows are near 37°F, with overcast skies on the normals for Oct 30–Nov 1. Bring layers, especially if you take the unheated tent at Curry Village.
Is 2 nights enough?
For the valley, yes. The flight lands at 9:38 AM on Friday, Oct 30, which leaves most of a day. Spend Saturday on the Mist Trail and use the rest of the time for Tunnel View and the Mariposa Grove.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from PDX to FAT, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
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