Asheville from Pittsburgh, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,300 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Clear forecast, highs 69–72°F and rain chances of 7% or less
- Comfort Suites Outlet Center: 8.2 from 556 reviews, breakfast, free cancellation
- Peak fall foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway this month
The catch: Two stops and 33h 2m of round-trip travel: you land Saturday at 6:00 PM and fly out Sunday at 7:00 AM.
Worth it if you can move your dates for a better flight; skip this weekend if you want two full days in the mountains.
Not worth it this week: the flight schedule leaves you one evening in Asheville. The whole trip is $1,725 for two, all in: flights at $1,197 plus Comfort Suites Outlet Center at $474 and its $54 property fee, taxes and fees included, with checked bags and spending money extra. It runs Oct 23–25, 2026, for 2 nights on MX + G4 with two stops, not nonstop.
The total, before you go
£1,300 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £902 |
| Comfort Suites Outlet Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £357 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £41 |
| The total, before you go | £1,300 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on Breeze, £121 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£452 per person, return
£902 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + G4 · 2 stops · 33h 2m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:54 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:00 AM – Sun, Oct 25, 6:56 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + G4 | £452 | 2 stops | 33h 2m |
| Allegiant | £454 | 1 stop | 35h 8m |
| MX + G4 | £460 | 2 stops | 43h 34m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 15:27 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $599 per person, $13 above the $586 median of our 10 earlier checks on this route, and the lowest we saw in the last 30 days was $441 per person. The weather is the good part: clear skies Oct 23–25, highs 69–72°F, lows 43–45°F and rain chances of 3% to 7%. October brings peak fall foliage on the Parkway and the busiest weekends. The problem is the schedule. The flight leaves Pittsburgh Friday at 8:54 PM and lands Saturday at 6:00 PM, and the return departs Sunday at 7:00 AM, so the two of you would pay $1,725 for a single evening in town. Pittsburgh is 362 miles from Asheville. We'd look at other dates before paying this fare.
The kind of trip this is
A mountain-town weekend of food, breweries, live music and nature, with the Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway as the big draws. It suits couples or two friends who like a slow pace: a long walk or a scenic drive in the morning, a brewery or a bluegrass set at night. With this flight schedule, though, the pace would be a rush, not a reset.
Weather in Asheville, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 69–72°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 70 °F | 43 °F | 3% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 72 °F | 43 °F | 5% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 69 °F | 45 °F | 7% |
Where to stay in Asheville
Downtown Asheville is where you want to spend your evening: Art Deco streets with breweries, music venues and galleries on foot. Biltmore Village puts you at the gates of the Biltmore Estate. Comfort Suites Outlet Center is our best-value pick and the one in the total: $474 for 2 nights ($237 a night) plus a $54 property fee, 8.2 from 556 reviews, breakfast included and free cancellation. Holiday Inn Asheville East-Blue Ridge Pkwy by IHG is the top rated at 8.7 from 295 reviews: $690 for the stay ($345 a night), room only, free cancellation and a $79 property fee. Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway is $523 ($262 a night), 8.3 from 1,417 reviews, with breakfast, but no free cancellation and a $60 property fee.
Comfort Suites Outlet Center
£357 for 2 nights, two guests · £179 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Asheville East-Blue Ridge Pkwy by IHG
£520 for 2 nights, two guests · £260 a night
See roomsBest Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway
£394 for 2 nights, two guests · £197 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 during peak fall foliage
- 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 Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh International (PIT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Asheville | Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 33h 2m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 362 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Asheville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £903 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Comfort Suites Outlet Center) | £357 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,652 |
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: Pittsburgh to Asheville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £452 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £332 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £442 |
| 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 Pittsburgh.
- Flights go from Pittsburgh International (PIT) to Asheville Regional (AVL) on MX + G4 with two stops.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,725 total.
- October is 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 weekend. The weather looks great, with clear skies and highs of 69–72°F, but you land Saturday at 6:00 PM and leave Sunday at 7:00 AM. At $599 per person, the fare is also $13 above the $586 median of our earlier checks.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,725, all in: $1,197 in flights plus $474 for 2 nights at Comfort Suites Outlet Center and its $54 property fee, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
How long is the flight?
There's no nonstop on this fare. It has two stops and 33h 2m of total travel time round trip, leaving Friday at 8:54 PM and getting back Sunday at 6:56 PM.
What is the weather like?
Clear all three days: highs 69–72°F, lows 43–45°F and rain chances from 3% to 7%. Bring a layer for the evenings.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Asheville is on the same time as Pittsburgh.
Which hotels have free cancellation?
Comfort Suites Outlet Center ($474 for the stay) and Holiday Inn Asheville East-Blue Ridge Pkwy by IHG ($690) both do. Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway ($523) doesn't.
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