Great Smoky Mountains from San Juan, Oct 23–25: round trip from $363
Round-trip flights from San Juan to the Great Smoky Mountains cost $363 per person ($726 for two) all-in for Oct 23–25, 2026, a 2-night weekend on F9 + G4 with 1 stop each way. The forecast shows highs of 74–79°F with little rain. The best-value hotel is $426 for both nights with breakfast included.
The flight
$363 per person, round trip
$726 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 1 stop · 30h 39m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 6:15 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 5:37 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 6:00 AM – Mon, Oct 26, 1:17 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | $363 | 1 stop | 30h 39m |
| B6 + G4 | $449 | 1 stop | 29h 54m |
| F9 + G4 | $449 | 1 stop | 32h 55m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 9:05 PM AST. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $726 |
| Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd, 2 nights | $426 |
| Trip total for two | $1,152 |
Tweak this trip
Why go now
At $363 per person, this fare is $11 under the $374 median from our 7 earlier checks on this route, a 3% gap. That's not a huge drop, but it's close to the $362 low we saw in the last 30 days, and it comes during peak fall foliage, which also means the busiest weekends of the year in the Smokies. The forecast looks kind: highs of 79°F Friday, 77°F Saturday and 74°F Sunday, rain chances of 13–26%, and showers possible on the last day. With hotels, flights and $90 per person a day for spending, the full trip for two comes to $1,512. Prices are all-in as we found them and they can change, so check the live fare before you decide.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature trip with a little theme-park fun mixed in: misty ridges, black bears, waterfall hikes and a walkable mountain town at the park entrance. It suits a couple or two friends who want fresh air and fall color more than a packed schedule. The pace is one full day on the ground, so plan a dawn drive, one good hike and an easy evening in town.
Weather in Great Smoky Mountains, Oct 23–25
Highs 74–79°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 79 °F | 53 °F | 13% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 77 °F | 59 °F | 17% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 74 °F | 52 °F | 26% |
Where to stay in Great Smoky Mountains
All three picks are in Gatlinburg, the walkable resort town at the park entrance with cabins in the hills, so you can drive straight into the park. Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd is the best value at $426 for the stay ($213 a night), rated 7.5 from 1,083 reviews, with breakfast included and free cancellation. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG is top rated at 9.4 from 301 reviews, $920 for the stay ($460 a night), room only, with free cancellation. Sidney James Mountain Lodge is the budget-tier pick at $452 ($226 a night), rated 8.1 from 3,296 reviews, with a balcony room, but it doesn't offer free cancellation. If you're after Dollywood and dinner shows, Pigeon Forge is close by.
Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd
$426 for 2 nights, two guests · $213 a night
See roomsHotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
$920 for 2 nights, two guests · $460 a night
See roomsSidney James Mountain Lodge
$452 for 2 nights, two guests · $226 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Great Smoky Mountains for these dates
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Where in Great Smoky Mountains
- Gatlinburg: Walkable resort town at the park entrance with cabins in the hills.
- Pigeon Forge: Family attractions, dinner shows and Dollywood.
- Sevierville: Lower-cost hotels and cabin rentals a short drive out.
- Townsend: The quiet side of the Smokies, near Cades Cove.
- Bryson City, NC: Small-town base on the North Carolina side with the scenic railroad.
What to do in Great Smoky Mountains
- Drive the Cades Cove loop at dawn to look for bears and deer.
- Hike up to the Clingmans Dome observation tower for ridge views.
- Pick a waterfall or bluff trail: Laurel Falls or Alum Cave Bluffs.
- Walk the Gatlinburg SkyBridge in the evening after a day in the park.
- Trade the hike for a day at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.
Also worth it
- Hike to the Clingmans Dome observation tower
- Spend a day at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge
- Hike to Laurel Falls or Alum Cave Bluffs
- See the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont in June
Tours and tickets in Great Smoky Mountains
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
Getting there and around
| Airports in San Juan | Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Great Smoky Mountains | Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 30h 39m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,597 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. How we earn
What 2 nights in Great Smoky Mountains costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $726 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd) | $426 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $360 |
| Total for two | $1,512 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: San Juan to Great Smoky Mountains
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $363 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $362 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $374 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak fall foliage and the busiest weekends of the year
- No passport needed. It's a domestic US trip, you'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from San Juan.
- Flights go from Luis Muñoz Marín International (SJU) to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) with 1 stop each way, 30h 39m of travel in total.
- Outbound leaves Friday, Oct 23 at 6:15 AM and lands at 5:37 PM. The return leaves Sunday, Oct 25 at 6:00 AM and lands at 1:17 AM Monday.
- October brings peak fall foliage and the busiest weekends of the year, so expect crowds on park roads.
- Sidney James Mountain Lodge has no free cancellation. The other two hotels do.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $363 per person round trip, or $726 for two, all-in, on F9 + G4 with 1 stop. Other fares we saw started at $449 per person. Prices were what we found at the time we checked and may change.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from San Juan to Tennessee, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows overcast skies with highs of 79°F and 77°F Friday and Saturday, then 74°F with possible showers Sunday. Lows run 52–59°F, so bring a warm layer for dawn drives. Rain chances are 13–26%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. You land at 5:37 PM Friday and the return leaves at 6:00 AM Sunday, so you get one full day on Saturday. That's enough for Cades Cove at dawn and one hike, or a day at Dollywood.
What does the whole trip cost?
For two, it comes to $1,512: $726 in flights, $426 for the best-value hotel and $360 for spending at $90 per person a day.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd and Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG both offer free cancellation. Sidney James Mountain Lodge doesn't.
Also found for you
The newest finds from San Juan.
$422 $343 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $79 (19%)
the typical fare on this route
Tweak this trip
$536 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
Tweak this trip
$259 $118 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $141 (54%)
the highest fare we saw for these dates
Tweak this trip
More trips
$301 $260 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $41 (14%)
the typical fare on this route
$1,401 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
$422 $343 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $79 (19%)
the typical fare on this route
All trips from San Juan · Great Smoky Mountains from every city · Prices on this route · Trips in October 2026 · Home
Great Smoky Mountains in pictures
Paid links: when you book through a link on this page, the booking site pays us a referral fee. Your price does not change. We use AI tools to draft the text of each page from the data on it; code checks every number in the draft against that data and rejects what does not match, and the team reviews pages and fixes or removes what readers report. How we pick · Report a mistake.
Image credits
- Photo: Joshua Woroniecki / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: Connor Scott McManus / Pexels, Pexels License
- Photo: Owen.outdoors / Pexels, Pexels License