Asheville from Columbus, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,356 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Peak fall foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway these dates
- $641 per person, $59 below the typical fare on this route
- King suite with breakfast and free cancellation, rated 8.1 from 555 reviews
The catch: The cheapest flight has one stop, leaves Columbus at 5:20 AM and takes 4h 51m, and October brings the busiest weekends.
Worth it if you want fall color, breweries and mountain air for two nights; skip it if a 5:20 AM one-stop flight sounds rough.
Worth it if you're fine with a 5:20 AM start and one stop: $1,799 for two, which is the flights at $1,282 plus 2 nights at Comfort Suites Outlet Center at $517, taxes and fees included. You fly Oct 16–18, 2026, on United (operated as United Express), one stop and 4h 51m from Columbus to Asheville. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in the total.
The total, before you go
£1,356 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £966 |
| Comfort Suites Outlet Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £390 |
| The total, before you go | £1,356 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£44 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on United, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£483 per person, return
£966 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express + SkyWest DBA United Express · 1 stop · 4h 51m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 5:20 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 10:11 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express + SkyWest DBA United Express | £483 | 1 stop | 4h 51m |
| United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express + Gojet Airlines DBA United Express | £483 | 1 stop | 4h 29m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £497 | 1 stop | 6h 43m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 15:54 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $641 per person, the fare is $59 below the typical fare on this route, about 8% under it. With 2 nights at Comfort Suites Outlet Center, the whole trip comes to $1,799 for two. The fares we saw across 12 offers ran from $641 to $824 per person, so this one sits at the low end of what we found when we checked. Prices move, so it may not hold. October means peak fall foliage on the Parkway, which also means the busiest weekends in town. The forecast looks good: 81°F on Friday, then highs of 63°F and 60°F with lows of 38°F, and rain chances of 13%, 5% and 0%. Bring a warm layer for the overlooks and the evenings out.
The kind of trip this is
This is a fall mountain weekend: scenic drives, a waterfall hike, a long lunch and a night of bluegrass. It suits couples and friends who care as much about food and craft beer as about trails. The pace is easy but full, and the 10:11 AM Friday arrival leaves most of day one open for exploring.
Weather in Asheville, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 60–81°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 81 °F | 47 °F | 13% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 63 °F | 38 °F | 5% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 60 °F | 38 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Asheville
Comfort Suites Outlet Center is our best-value pick and the hotel in our total: $517 for 2 nights ($259 a night) for a King Suite with breakfast, rated 8.1 from 555 reviews. Tru by Hilton Asheville Blue Ridge Parkway is the top-rated choice at 8.9 from 278 reviews, at $643 for the stay ($322 a night), with breakfast included. Comfort Inn Biltmore West costs $527 ($264 a night), is rated 8.5 from 203 reviews and is room only. All three offer free cancellation. Wherever you sleep, give one evening to Downtown Asheville, with its Art Deco streets and breweries, music venues and galleries you can walk between. Save a lunch for the River Arts District, where converted mills hold studios and riverside restaurants.
Comfort Suites Outlet Center
£390 for 2 nights, two guests · £195 a night
See roomsTru by Hilton Asheville Blue Ridge Parkway
£485 for 2 nights, two guests · £243 a night
See roomsComfort Inn Biltmore West
£397 for 2 nights, two guests · £199 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Asheville for these dates
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Where in Asheville
- Downtown Asheville: Art Deco streets with breweries, music venues and galleries on foot.
- Biltmore Village: Inns and shops at the gates of the Biltmore Estate.
- River Arts District: Converted mills with studios and riverside restaurants.
- West Asheville: Local bars and cafes along Haywood Road.
- Black Mountain: Small mountain town 15 miles east with craft shops and trailheads.
What to do in Asheville
- Tour the Biltmore Estate and its gardens
- Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens for the fall color
- Hike to Catawba Falls or Mount Mitchell on the clear Sunday
- Tour the breweries, from Wicked Weed to Sierra Nevada
- Hear bluegrass at the Grey Eagle or the Orange Peel
- Eat your way through the River Arts District
Tours and tickets in Asheville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), Rickenbacker International (LCK) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Asheville | Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 4h 51m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 303 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Asheville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £966 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Comfort Suites Outlet Center) | £390 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,748 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Columbus to Asheville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £483 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £348 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £528 |
| Price checks | 10 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Asheville.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak fall foliage on the Parkway and the busiest weekends
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Columbus.
- The outbound flight leaves CMH at 5:20 AM and lands at AVL at 10:11 AM, with one stop.
- Another flight at the same $641 per person leaves at 12:36 PM and lands at 5:05 PM.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation, and two of them include breakfast.
- Our budget adds $520 of spending money to the total, which brings it to $2,319 for two.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with an early start and one stop. The fare is $59 per person below the typical fare on this route, the dates line up with peak fall foliage on the Parkway and the forecast shows little rain.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,799 for two, all in: $1,282 for the flights and $517 for 2 nights at Comfort Suites Outlet Center, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't included. With $520 for spending, our budget comes to $2,319.
Is there a nonstop?
Not at this price. The United flight has one stop and takes 4h 51m, leaving at 5:20 AM. There's a 12:36 PM option at the same $641 per person that takes 4h 29m and lands at 5:05 PM.
What is the weather like?
Friday reaches 81°F, then Saturday and Sunday have highs of 63°F and 60°F with lows of 38°F. Rain chances are 13%, 5% and 0%, and Sunday looks clear.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. Landing at 10:11 AM Friday gives you a full afternoon, then you have one day for the Biltmore Estate and one for the Parkway or a hike to Catawba Falls.
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