National park trips from Raleigh/Durham

The airports closest to the best national parks, each with the cheapest round trip we've seen recently from Raleigh/Durham. The reason under each one says which park it gets you to and how long the drive is.

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Cheapest right now: Denver $171 · Fresno $303 · Bangor $340

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Fares observed October 7 – 14, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.

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Bozeman (BZN)Yellowstone's North Entrance at Gardiner is about 80 minutes away, the West Entrance about 2 hours$434 (airline $459)Mar 13–20, 2027Check prices
Jackson (JAC)The only US commercial airport inside a national park: Grand Teton, with Yellowstone to the north$435 (airline $460)Mar 13–20, 2027Check prices
Flagstaff (FLG)The Grand Canyon's South Rim is about 90 minutes away, and Sedona's red rocks about 45$539 (airline $570)Nov 24–Dec 1, 2026Check prices
Saint George (SGU)Zion's main canyon is about an hour away, and Bryce Canyon about 2.5 hours$726 (airline $767)May 28–31, 2027Check prices
Kalispell (FCA)Glacier National Park's West Entrance is about 40 minutes from Kalispell's airport$359 (airline $379)Nov 10–17, 2026Check prices
Fresno (FAT)Yosemite's South Entrance is about 90 minutes away, with Sequoia and Kings Canyon close too$303 (airline $319)Nov 10–17, 2026Check prices
Denver (DEN)Rocky Mountain National Park's Estes Park entrance is about 1.5 to 2 hours away$171 (airline $180)Dec 11–14, 2026Check prices
Grand Junction (GJT)Arches and Canyonlands, via Moab, are about 1 hour 45 minutes west$359 (airline $379)Nov 10–17, 2026Check prices
Las Vegas (LAS)Zion is about 3 hours by road and Death Valley about 2, with far more flights to choose from$359 (airline $379)Oct 29–Nov 1, 2026Check prices
Knoxville (TYS)Great Smoky Mountains: Gatlinburg is about 70 minutes away, quieter Townsend about 30$651 (airline $687)Oct 16–19, 2026Check prices
Bangor (BGR)Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are about an hour's drive$340 (airline $359)Nov 10–17, 2026Check prices
Seattle (SEA)Mount Rainier's Nisqually Entrance is about 2 hours away; Olympic is a ferry and a drive$397 (airline $418)Nov 11–15, 2026Check prices
Calgary (YYC)Banff is about 90 minutes from the airport, with Lake Louise and Yoho beyond$441 (airline $465)Feb 12–16, 2027Check prices
Fairbanks (FAI)Denali's park entrance is about 2 hours south on the Parks Highway$481 (airline $507)Nov 10–17, 2026Check prices
Anchorage (ANC)Denali is 4 to 5 hours north; Kenai Fjords is closer, by way of SewardNo matching fare savedSearch other dates
Reykjavik (KEF)Thingvellir National Park, on the Golden Circle, is about 45 minutes from Reykjavík$664 (airline $703)Feb 12–15, 2027Check prices
Hilo (ITO)Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is about 45 minutes from Hilo$1,087 (airline $1,145)Feb 12–16, 2027Check prices
Palm Springs (PSP)Joshua Tree's West Entrance is about an hour from Palm Springs$367 (airline $387)Jan 4–Feb 2, 2027Check prices

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About these places

Drive times are approximate and longer in snow; some park roads close in winter, so check the park's website before you book.

Facts checked October 7, 2026. Sources: Yellowstone Airport (West Yellowstone) · Wikipedia: Yellowstone Airport, seasonal service · Jackson Hole Airport history · Visit Bozeman: how far is Bozeman from Yellowstone · NPS: Sequoia and Kings Canyon directions · NPS: Rocky Mountain directions · NPS: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes directions · Visit Utah: airports near Zion

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