The average price of a 7-day trip to Big Lake is $1,520 for a solo traveler, $2,730 for a couple, and $5,118 for a family of 4. Big Lake hotels range from $64 to $293 per night with an average of $113. Average worldwide flight costs to San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field Airport (SJT) are between $520 and $827 per person for economy flights and $1,632 to $2,595 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $120 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Big Lake, TX, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SJT and stay in a Big Lake hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of August 27th and October 29th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Big Lake is usually mid January.
Average Big Lake Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Big Lake for a week is $1,161-$2,158($166-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $120 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $670 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Big Lake for a week is $1,830-$3,668($261-$524 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $240 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,340 for economy
Lodging: $82 to $108 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Big Lake for a week is $3,660-$7,336($523-$1,048 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $480 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $2,680 for economy
Lodging: $164 to $216 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Big Lake
How cheap can you make a vacation to Big Lake? The cheapest trip to Big Lake is about $126 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $53.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Big Lake for a week is $882-$1,397($126-$200 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $396 to $670 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Big Lake for a week is $1,446-$2,410($207-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $792 to $1,340 for economy
Lodging: $53 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Big Lake for a week is $2,892-$4,820($413-$689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,584 to $2,680 for economy
Lodging: $106 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Big Lake cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Big Lake Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Big Lake.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Big Lake for a week is $2,289-$5,260($327-$751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $240 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $895 to $1,822 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Big Lake for a week is $3,702-$8,762($529-$1,252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $480 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,790 to $3,644 for first class
Lodging: $146 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Big Lake for a week is $7,404-$17,524($1,058-$2,503 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $296 to $960 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,580 to $7,288 for first class
Lodging: $292 to $586 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Big Lake Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Big Lake is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Big Lake due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Big Lake Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Big Lake hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Big Lake.
Flight Costs to Big Lake
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $827 average in mid to late November to a low of $520 in mid January. Median flight price is $428. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Big Lake our data includes 106 originating airports, and 49 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Big Lake from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,315 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (the United States) at an average of just $272.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Big Lake, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $306, so you can easily save about 59% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Big Lake can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $732 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.