Great Smoky Mountains from West Palm Beach, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,207 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Fare is $198 below the typical fare on this route
- Zoders Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg scores 8.2 from 1,814 reviews
- Peak fall foliage weekend with typical highs of 60–65°F
The catch: The 2-stop G4 flight takes 31h 15m, lands Saturday at 8:50 PM, and the return leaves Sunday at 6:00 AM.
Worth it if you can move to a weekend with a better schedule; skip this one if you want real time on the trails.
Not worth it this week: the whole trip is $1,207 for two, the flights at $891 plus Zoders Inn and Suites at $284, taxes and fees included, for Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, 2 nights. The fare is on G4 with 2 stops, not nonstop, and the outbound takes 31h 15m, landing Saturday, Oct 31 at 8:50 PM with the flight home at 6:00 AM Sunday. A checked bag and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
$1,207 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $891 |
| Zoders Inn and Suites, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $284 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $32 |
| The total, before you go | $1,207 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $200 |
$198 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $50 each way per bag on Allegiant, $200 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
$446 per person, round trip
$891 for two, taxes and fees included · Allegiant · 2 stops · 31h 15m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 9:06 PM – Sat, Oct 31, 8:50 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 6:00 AM – Sun, Nov 1, 1:31 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | $446 | 2 stops | 31h 15m |
| Delta | $487 | 1 stop | 3h 34m |
| Allegiant | $469 | 2 stops | 27h 53m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 8:12 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $446 per person, $198 below the typical fare on this route of $644, and it carries a 30% below typical badge. The schedule undoes it: you leave West Palm Beach Friday, Oct 30 at 9:06 PM, make 2 stops, reach Knoxville Saturday at 8:50 PM, and fly home Sunday at 6:00 AM. That's one night in Gatlinburg, not a weekend. Late October is peak fall foliage and the busiest weekends of the year, with typical highs of 60–65°F and lows near 49°F, and the normals show rain and drizzle for the first two days. We also found a Delta fare with 1 stop that leaves Friday at 6:00 AM and lands at 9:34 AM, $974 for two. We'd price that, or a later weekend, before taking this one.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature trip: misty ridges, fall color, black bears in Cades Cove and short hikes to waterfalls, with Gatlinburg's walkable streets at the park entrance. It suits a couple or two friends who like a slow mountain pace, cool air and an early start. On these dates, though, the flights leave room for a dinner and a night's sleep, not the park itself.
Weather in Great Smoky Mountains, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 60–65°F, lows near 49°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 65 °F | 51 °F | Rain |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 64 °F | 50 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 60 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Great Smoky Mountains
All three picks are in Gatlinburg, the walkable resort town at the park entrance, which saves driving on a short stay. Zoders Inn and Suites is the best value at $284 for the 2 nights, $142 a night, with an 8.2 from 1,814 reviews; it's room only, and its $32 property fee is already in the total. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center is the top rated at 8.8 from 967 reviews, $449 for the stay or $225 a night, with breakfast in a Double Queen Suite. Clarion Pointe Downtown Gatlinburg is the budget pick at $266, $133 a night, with breakfast and the only free cancellation of the three, though it scores 6.7 from 1,364 reviews. Pigeon Forge is the base for Dollywood and dinner shows; Townsend is the quiet side near Cades Cove.
Zoders Inn and Suites
$284 for 2 nights, two guests · $142 a night
See roomsComfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center
$449 for 2 nights, two guests · $225 a night
See roomsClarion Pointe Downtown Gatlinburg
$266 for 2 nights, two guests · $133 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Great Smoky Mountains for these dates
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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 for bears and deer
- Hike to the Clingmans Dome observation tower
- Walk the Gatlinburg SkyBridge above town
- Hike to Laurel Falls or Alum Cave Bluffs
- Spend a day at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge
Also worth it
- See the synchronous fireflies at Elkmont in June
Tours and tickets in Great Smoky Mountains
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Getting there and around
| Airports in West Palm Beach | President Donald J. Trump International (Palm Beach) (DJT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Great Smoky Mountains | Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 31h 15m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 654 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Great Smoky Mountains costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $892 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Zoders Inn and Suites) | $284 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $360 |
| Total for two | $1,536 |
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: West Palm Beach to Great Smoky Mountains
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $446 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $436 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $644 |
| Price checks | 24 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Great Smoky Mountains.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak fall foliage and the busiest weekends of the year
- No passport needed, the currency is the US dollar and there is no time difference from West Palm Beach.
- You fly from Palm Beach (DJT) to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS); Asheville Regional (AVL) also serves the park.
- A checked bag is about $200 for two and is not in the $1,207 total.
- Zoders Inn and Suites has no free cancellation; Clarion Pointe Downtown Gatlinburg does.
- October is peak fall foliage and the busiest weekends of the year in the Smokies.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this weekend. The fare is $198 below the typical fare on this route, but the 2-stop flight lands Saturday at 8:50 PM and the return leaves Sunday at 6:00 AM, so you'd see almost nothing of the park.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,207 for two, all in: flights at $891 plus 2 nights at Zoders Inn and Suites at $284, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. A checked bag, about $200 for two, and spending money are extra. Prices can change.
Is there a better flight?
We also found Delta with 1 stop, leaving Friday, Oct 30 at 6:00 AM and landing at 9:34 AM, for $974 for two. That gives you all of Friday and Saturday in the mountains.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs run 60–65°F with lows near 49°F this time of year. The normals show rain on Friday, drizzle on Saturday and overcast skies on Sunday, so pack a rain layer.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip in US dollars with no time difference from West Palm Beach.
Is 2 nights enough?
Two nights can work for Gatlinburg, the SkyBridge and one good hike, but only with a flight that gets you in early. With this fare you'd pay for 2 nights and use one.
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