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$60 fall flights to this cozy NC city

August 27, 2025 • 
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Shots from around New Bern during fall, including a woman posing in front of a mural, a family looking at pumpkins, and wide shots of the city showing the changing leaves.

Love spooky season? New Bern is famous for its spine-tingling guided ghost walks + haunted houses.

Photos courtesy Visit New Bern

Eyeing somewhere a little cooler + more colorful for your autumn escape?

Round-trip flights from Orlando to New Bern, NC start under $60 this fall — giving you the chance to snuggle up in your fave sweater and watch red and yellow leaves transform the landscape.

Explore walkable streets in the delightful downtown, relax at boutique stays with waterfront views, and enjoy the lively food + art scene in North Carolina’s first capital (and the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola).

Browse these curated itineraries + hundreds of seasonal events to see what sparks joy.

Un-fall-gettable starts here

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