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Yosemite, United States: trips from $86
Yosemite's granite walls, giant sequoias and thundering spring waterfalls make it the showpiece of the Sierra Nevada.
Trips to Yosemite from every city
Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$147 $86 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $61 (41%)
the typical fare on this route
Allegiant · nonstop · 1h 17mHighs 51–71°F, little rain expectedhotels from $248 a night
$579 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
Southwest · with a stop · 5h 25mHighs 78–81°F, little rain expectedhotels from $516 a night
Lowest fares to Yosemite by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $86 | 6 |
| Phoenix | $336 | 5 |
| Los Angeles | $369 | 9 |
| Boise | $429 | 3 |
| San Diego | $437 | 3 |
| Seattle | $577 | 8 |
| Portland | $603 | 3 |
| Spokane | $683 | 3 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- April, May, June: Waterfalls at full force from snowmelt
- November, December, January, February, March, April, May: Tioga and Glacier Point roads closed by snow; valley stays open
- February: Horsetail Fall firefall glow in mid to late February
Where to stay 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
- Watch sunset on Half Dome from Glacier Point
- Walk among the giant sequoias of the Mariposa Grove
- Stand beneath Yosemite Falls in May
- Drive Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows in summer
- Photograph El Capitan from Tunnel View
Good to know
| Airports | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT), San Francisco International (SFO) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Kind of trip | national-park, nature, adventure, family, road-trip |
Yosemite in pictures
Questions about Yosemite
When is the best time to visit Yosemite?
April, May, June, September and October.
Do US citizens need a passport for Yosemite?
No. Yosemite is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to Yosemite right now?
Yosemite from Las Vegas, Oct 23–25, 2026, from $86 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Yosemite on the ground?
Yosemite is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.