Bar Harbor & Acadia from Washington, DC, Oct 23–25: round trip from $642
For $642 per person round trip ($1,284 for two), you can fly nonstop from Washington, DC to Bar Harbor & Acadia for 2 nights, Oct 23–25, 2026, on American, operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle. The forecast has highs of 49–56°F and a chance of showers on Saturday. The best-value hotel, Belle Isle Motel, costs $426 for both nights with breakfast.
The flight
$642 per person, round trip
$1,284 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle · nonstop · 1h 59m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 1:59 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 3:58 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $642 | nonstop | 1h 59m |
| American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | $642 | nonstop | 1h 59m |
| B6 + G4 | $645 | 2 stops | 44h 2m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 4:01 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,284 |
| Belle Isle Motel, 2 nights | $426 |
| Trip total for two | $1,710 |
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Why go now
The fare is $642 per person, nonstop. That's $14 under the typical $656 on this route, or 2% less, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge, matching the low point across our 10 checks. For two that comes to $1,284, all-in with taxes and fees, as of when we checked on Oct 12. Fares change, so think of this as a snapshot and not a promise. Timing matters too. Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and Acadia's season ends at month's end, so this weekend comes just after the peak and before things close. Plan for jacket weather: Friday reaches 56°F, Saturday reaches 55°F with a 39% chance of showers, and Sunday tops out at 49°F. It's a good trip for hikers, cyclists and anyone who wants a quiet harbor and a lobster dinner after a day outside.
The kind of trip this is
This is a cool-weather nature weekend with granite summits, rocky Atlantic shoreline, carriage roads and lobster at the end of the day. It suits a couple who want a romantic, low-key getaway, or two friends who like to hike and bike. You set the pace yourself: you land Friday afternoon, spend a full Saturday outdoors and keep Sunday slow.
Weather in Bar Harbor & Acadia, Oct 23–25
Highs 49–56°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 56 °F | 49 °F | 13% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 55 °F | 38 °F | 39% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 49 °F | 33 °F | 34% |
Where to stay in Bar Harbor & Acadia
All three hotels are in Bar Harbor, and the prices are for the 2-night stay as we found them. Belle Isle Motel is the best value at $426 total ($213 a night) for a King Room with breakfast. It's rated 7.5 from 602 reviews, but it isn't free to cancel. Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center is the top rated, at 9.3 from 842 reviews. It costs $985 for the stay ($493 a night) for an Atlantic View Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, room only, with free cancellation. Acadia Pines Motel is the budget pick at $415 ($208 a night). It's rated 6.9 from 337 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. Stay in Bar Harbor village to be near inns, lobster restaurants, the Shore Path and the Island Explorer buses. Bar Harbor outskirts (Route 3) has oceanfront motels at lower rates.
Belle Isle Motel
$426 for 2 nights, two guests · $213 a night
See roomsAtlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center
$985 for 2 nights, two guests · $493 a night
See roomsAcadia Pines Motel
$415 for 2 nights, two guests · $208 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, and bring layers: Sunday's forecast low is 33°F.
- Drive or bike the Park Loop Road and stop at Thunder Hole.
- Have popovers at the Jordan Pond House after a morning on the trails.
- Bike the carriage roads around Eagle Lake.
- Climb the iron rungs of the Beehive Trail, ideally on a dry day.
- Finish Friday with a lobster dinner on the harbor.
Also worth it
- Eat popovers at the Jordan Pond House
- Eat a lobster dinner on the harbour
Tours and tickets in Bar Harbor & Acadia
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Bar Harbor & Acadia | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
| Flight time | 1h 59m nonstop |
| Distance | 592 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Bar Harbor & Acadia costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,284 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Belle Isle Motel) | $426 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,230 |
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: Washington, DC to Bar Harbor & Acadia
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $642 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $642 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $656 |
| Price checks | 10 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end
- You don't need a passport. Prices are in US dollars and there's no time difference from DC.
- The nonstop flight takes 1h 59m and covers 592 miles, from Reagan National (DCA) to Bangor International (BGR).
- Fares and hotel rates include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change before you book.
- Belle Isle Motel isn't free to cancel. Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center and Acadia Pines Motel both offer free cancellation.
- Seasonal heads-up: foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $642 per person round trip, or $1,284 for two, as of when we checked. The flight is nonstop on American, operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle. It leaves DCA at 1:59 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at BGR at 3:58 PM. A later nonstop leaving at 10:00 PM costs the same.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our estimate is $2,230: $1,284 for flights, $426 at Belle Isle Motel and $520 for spending money. The spending money works out to $130 per person per day.
What is the weather like?
Expect cool, gray weather. Friday is overcast with a high of 56°F and a 13% chance of rain. Saturday has showers, a high of 55°F and a 39% chance of rain. Sunday is overcast with a high of 49°F and a low of 33°F. Bring a warm layer and a rain shell.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first visit, yes. You land Friday afternoon, have all of Saturday for the Park Loop Road, Jordan Pond House and the carriage roads, and can use Sunday for sunrise or a short hike. Our data doesn't include return flight times, so check yours before you plan Sunday.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, prices are in US dollars and Bar Harbor is on the same time as DC.
Which airport do I fly into?
The fare we found lands at Bangor International (BGR). Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) also serve the area, but we only priced Bangor.
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