Yellowstone, Pikes Peak & More ⛷️ in $80s-$240s RT

Premium Deal Alert: 23 December 2024

Today we're heading into cowboy country to check out some of wilder parts of the west!

Since these are mostly winter dates, the big attractions here are skiing and snowshoeing, but the sightseeing is pretty incredible too. Think frozen waterfalls, steamy hot springs, bison that look dusted with powdered sugar, and three different ways to access Yellowstone.

Read on below for a quick rundown of these destinations and why they each made the list :-)

After you land...

Bozeman, MT: Our first hub for Yellowstone! The park in winter is cold and quiet (except for the hot springs of course). It's a great time for wildlife spotting, like those bison that stand out against the snow.
Jackson Hole, WY: One of the best ski resorts in the country! Also the hub for Grand Teton, where winter means snowshoe tours and cross-country skiing. These routes have a few spring dates as well, so if you really want to see Yellowstone warmed up, you can make the drive from here.
Cody, WY: Another way to access Yellowstone, this time from the slower East Gate. Peaceful year-round, but especially quiet in winter. This is your stop if you really want to get off the grid and enjoy the wilderness.
Colorado Springs, CO: A little less frigid and a little less wild, but just as beautiful. Here you can take a snowy train ride, admire a wintry castle, and even do some hiking with good winter boots. Make the drive up Pikes Peak for some incredible views.
Salt Lake City, UT: This one needs no introduction! Some of you call this town home, and the rest of you probably already know that Northern Utah is a major winter sports hub.
Rapid City, SD: This town made the list for its proximity to the Black Hills and Badlands. The former is a top tier spot for snowmobiling, and the latter is nothing short of ethereal — those wide-open, snow-covered hillscapes look like a cross between Antarctica and the actual moon.

Taking off

Routes

Round trips to Bozeman (BZN):

Houston (IAH) - $158

Las Vegas (LAS) - $186

Philadelphia (PHL) - $246

Portland (PDX) - $177 (non-stop)

San Diego (SAN) - $186

Seattle (SEA) - $177 (non-stop)

Round trips to Cody (COD):

Chicago (ORD) - $248

Denver (DEN) - $198 (non-stop)

Las Vegas (LAS) - $238

Los Angeles (LAX) - $238

Phoenix (PHX) - $238

Portland (PDX) - $238

Salt Lake City (SLC) - $208

San Francisco (SFO) - $234

Seattle (SEA) - $238

Round trips to Colorado Springs (COS):

Boston (BOS) - $216

Dallas (DFW) - $215 (non-stop)

Houston (IAH) - $238

Las Vegas (LAS) - $177 (non-stop, w/bag)

Los Angeles (LAX) - $239

Phoenix (PHX) - $216 (non-stop, w/bag)

Portland (PDX) - $234

Salt Lake City (SLC) - $190

San Francisco (SFO) - $233

Seattle (SEA) - $206

Round trips to Jackson Hole (JAC):

Houston (IAH) - $238

New York (EWR) - $158

Salt Lake City (SLC) - $239 (non-stop)

San Diego (SAN) - $188

Seattle (SEA) - $184

Round trips to Rapid City (RAP):

Chicago (ORD) - $209 (non-stop)

Denver (DEN) - $239 (non-stop)

Las Vegas (LAS) - $106 (non-stop)

Los Angeles (LAX) - $100 (non-stop)

Salt Lake City (SLC) - $248

Round trips to Salt Lake City (SLC):

Chicago (ORD) - $116 (non-stop)

Denver (DEN) - $84 (non-stop, w/bag)

Las Vegas (LAS) - $117 (non-stop)

San Francisco (SFO) - $99 (non-stop)

Details

Travel Dates

November-February (varies by route, excl. Xmas/NYE)

Airline

United, American, Southwest, Allegiant, Delta, Alaska

Standard Fare

$300-$500

Bags & Fees

Carry-on is $50-$70 RT with United, $26-$28 RT with Allegiant, and included with all other airlines. Two checked bags are included with Southwest. Checked bag is $70-$90 RT with all other airlines.

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Fares may vary by $5-$20 RT depending on dates selected.

Finding trips

Step

1. We recommend Google Flights to find these trips because it has an easy-to-use calendar tool to browse dates and fares. See an example itinerary by pressing the blue button below.

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