Bar Harbor & Acadia, United States: trips from $402
Acadia pairs rocky Atlantic shoreline and granite summits with the lobster shacks and inns of Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island.
Trips to Bar Harbor & Acadia from every city
Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$538 $402 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $136 (25%)
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$769 $461 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $308 (40%)
the typical fare on this route
$726 $599 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $127 (17%)
the typical fare on this route
$638 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
Bar Harbor & Acadia from Washington, DC
Oct 23–25, 2026 · 2 nights
$642 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
$666 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
$694 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
Lowest fares to Bar Harbor & Acadia by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $401 | 6 |
| New York | $461 | 11 |
| Fort Lauderdale | $484 | 5 |
| Philadelphia | $503 | 3 |
| Raleigh-Durham | $520 | 3 |
| Miami | $521 | 12 |
| Cleveland | $527 | 6 |
| Orlando | $537 | 4 |
| Tampa | $557 | 8 |
| Jacksonville | $562 | 6 |
| Charlotte | $577 | 4 |
| Charleston | $593 | 9 |
| Baltimore | $598 | 3 |
| West Palm Beach | $636 | 8 |
| Washington, DC | $642 | 10 |
| Norfolk | $645 | 2 |
| Richmond | $660 | 7 |
| Hartford | $670 | 2 |
| Syracuse | $683 | 3 |
| Providence | $691 | 4 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | avoid |
| March | avoid |
| April | avoid |
| May | fine |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | avoid |
| December | avoid |
- October: Fall foliage peaks in mid-October and the season ends at month's end
- July, August: Peak season; Cadillac Mountain sunrise needs a vehicle reservation
November, December, January, February, March, April: Park Loop Road closed and most of Bar Harbor shuttered for the winter
Where to stay 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 harbour
Good to know
| Airports | Bangor International (BGR), Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), Portland International Jetport (PWM) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Kind of trip | national-park, nature, food, romantic, road-trip |
Bar Harbor & Acadia in pictures
Questions about Bar Harbor & Acadia
When is the best time to visit Bar Harbor & Acadia?
June, July, August, September and October. November, December, January, February, March, April: Park Loop Road closed and most of Bar Harbor shuttered for the winter
Do US citizens need a passport for Bar Harbor & Acadia?
No. Bar Harbor & Acadia is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to Bar Harbor & Acadia right now?
Bar Harbor & Acadia from Atlanta, Oct 16–18, 2026, from $402 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Bar Harbor & Acadia on the ground?
Bar Harbor & Acadia is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.