Asheville from El Paso, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,307 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Peak fall foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway in October
- Forecast highs 70–76°F with a 13% to 23% rain chance
- Breakfast and free cancellation at all three hotels we checked
The catch: Two stops each way: you land Saturday at 6:00 PM, leave Sunday at 7:00 AM, and $639 per person sits above the typical $618.
Worth it if you can add days and find a better routing; skip it if this weekend is all the time you have.
Not worth it this week: you land Saturday evening and fly home early Sunday. The trip is $1,734 for two: the flights at $1,278 plus the hotel at $456, taxes and fees included, for Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights. The fare is on F9 + G4 with two stops each way, not nonstop.
The total, before you go
£1,307 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £963 |
| Quality Inn Asheville Downtown Tunnel Rd, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £344 |
| The total, before you go | £1,307 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 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
£482 per person, return
£963 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 2 stops · 57h
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:19 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:00 AM – Mon, Oct 26, 6:19 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | £482 | 2 stops | 57h |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | £669 | 2 stops | 9h 31m |
| F9 + G4 | £567 | 2 stops | 51h 51m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 18:24 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The numbers first: $1,734 for two, all in, is $1,278 for the flights plus $456 for 2 nights at the Quality Inn Asheville Downtown Tunnel Rd. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in it; we budget $520 for spending, or $2,254 in all. The fare is $639 per person, above the $618 typical on this route from 6 earlier checks, and the lowest we saw was $579. The routing is the bigger problem: leave Friday, Oct 23 at 8:19 PM, land Saturday, Oct 24 at 6:00 PM, then fly out Sunday at 7:00 AM. October is peak fall foliage on the Parkway, with the busiest weekends, and the forecast shows highs of 70–76°F. That's a real reason to go to Asheville, just on a trip with more days on the ground than this one gives you.
The kind of trip this is
A nature-and-food mountain trip: the Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, craft breweries and bluegrass at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like a slow pace, a scenic drive and a good dinner more than a packed schedule. With this routing you get one evening and a night in town, so it plays more like a quick look than a getaway.
Weather in Asheville, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 70–76°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 70 °F | 48 °F | 13% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 76 °F | 52 °F | 23% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 71 °F | 54 °F | 13% |
Where to stay in Asheville
Quality Inn Asheville Downtown Tunnel Rd is the best value and the hotel in our total: $456 for 2 nights ($228 a night), 7.6 from 354 reviews, a room with two queen beds. Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville is the top rated at 9.3 from 220 reviews, a One-Bedroom King Suite for $723 ($362 a night). Comfort Suites Outlet Center scores 8.2 from 554 reviews at $474 ($237 a night) for a King Suite, a small step up from the best value. All three include breakfast and free cancellation. If you'd rather walk to dinner, Downtown Asheville has Art Deco streets with breweries, music venues and galleries on foot, and Biltmore Village puts you at the gates of the Biltmore Estate.
Quality Inn Asheville Downtown Tunnel Rd
£344 for 2 nights, two guests · £172 a night
See roomsHomewood Suites by Hilton Asheville
£545 for 2 nights, two guests · £273 a night
See roomsComfort Suites Outlet Center
£357 for 2 nights, two guests · £179 a night
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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
- Tour the breweries from Wicked Weed to Sierra Nevada
- Hear bluegrass at the Grey Eagle or the Orange Peel
- Hike to Catawba Falls or Mount Mitchell
- Eat your way through the River Arts District
Tours and tickets in Asheville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in El Paso | El Paso International (ELP) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Asheville | Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 57h (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,398 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
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What 2 nights in Asheville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £963 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Quality Inn Asheville Downtown Tunnel Rd) | £344 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,699 |
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: El Paso to Asheville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £482 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £436 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £466 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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, and you pay in US dollars.
- Asheville is 2 hours ahead of El Paso.
- The return leaves Sunday, Oct 25 at 7:00 AM and lands Monday, Oct 26 at 6:19 PM.
- October brings peak fall foliage on the Parkway and the busiest weekends.
- Prices are all-in as we found them and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The fare has two stops each way, you land Saturday at 6:00 PM and leave Sunday at 7:00 AM, and $639 per person is above the typical $618 on this route.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,734 for two, all in: $1,278 for the flights and $456 for 2 nights at the Quality Inn Asheville Downtown Tunnel Rd, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra; with $520 for spending, we budget $2,254.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from El Paso International (ELP) to Asheville Regional (AVL), and you pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 70–76°F and lows of 48–54°F, overcast Friday and Saturday with drizzle Sunday. Rain chances run from 13% to 23%.
Is 2 nights enough?
Not with this routing. You leave Friday at 8:19 PM and arrive Saturday at 6:00 PM, so you get one evening and one night in Asheville before a 7:00 AM Sunday flight.
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