Asheville from San Antonio, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,339 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Delta fare of $574 per person, $124 below the typical fare
- Downtown Inn scores 8 from 1,107 reviews, with free cancellation
- Peak fall foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway for these dates
The catch: With one stop on Delta you land at 11:55 PM Friday, it's one of the busiest foliage weekends, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want fall color, hikes and breweries on a cool weekend; skip it if late arrivals or crowds wear you down.
Worth it if a late Friday arrival works for you: $1,776 for two, all in, which covers the flights at $1,148 plus 2 nights at Downtown Inn at $563 and its $65 property fee, taxes and fees included. It runs Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, on Delta with one stop and 4h 35m of travel on the way out. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,339 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £865 |
| Downtown Inn, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £424 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £49 |
| The total, before you go | £1,339 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£93 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Delta, £106 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
£433 per person, return
£865 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta · 1 stop · 4h 35m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 6:20 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 11:55 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | £433 | 1 stop | 4h 35m |
| F9 + G4 | £534 | 2 stops | 61h 40m |
| Delta | £568 | 1 stop | 6h 47m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 22:54 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $574 per person, the Delta fare is $124 below the typical fare on this route ($698), so it's 18% under. We looked at 12 offers, and they ran from $574 to $881, so this one is at the low end. The whole trip comes to $1,776 for two. That covers the flights, 2 nights at Downtown Inn and its $65 property fee, but not a checked bag or spending money. Mid-October is peak fall foliage on the Parkway, and that's also why these are the busiest weekends. The forecast starts warm on Friday at 81°F. Saturday turns cool and overcast with a high of 55°F and a 29% chance of rain, and Sunday is clear at 58°F. It works well for a short leaf-peeping reset with a brewery night in the middle.
The kind of trip this is
This is a mountain-town weekend built on nature and food. Plan on a scenic drive through fall color, a short hike, a brewery crawl and live bluegrass at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like an easy pace, with cool mornings, jackets by evening and dinner in converted mills. You get 2 nights and land late Friday, so plan one big day on Saturday and keep Sunday easy.
Weather in Asheville, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 55–81°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 81 °F | 46 °F | 29% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 55 °F | 38 °F | 29% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 58 °F | 36 °F | 9% |
Where to stay in Asheville
Downtown Inn is the best-value pick and the hotel in the total. It's $563 for the 2 nights ($282 a night) plus a $65 fee at the property, scores 8 from 1,107 reviews and has free cancellation. It's listed in the River Arts District, which is handy for studios and riverside restaurants. GLo Hotel Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway is the top rated at 8.9 from 1,907 reviews. It costs $606 for the stay with breakfast, but there's no free cancellation and it adds a $70 property fee. Red Roof Inn Asheville - Biltmore West is the budget option at $427 ($214 a night), with a score of 7.2 from 51 reviews, free cancellation and a $49 property fee. For evenings, head to Downtown Asheville, where you can walk between breweries, music venues and galleries.
Downtown Inn
£424 for 2 nights, two guests · £213 a night
See roomsGLo Hotel Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway
£457 for 2 nights, two guests · £228 a night
See roomsRed Roof Inn Asheville - Biltmore West
£322 for 2 nights, two guests · £161 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
- Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens during peak fall foliage
- Tour the Biltmore Estate and its gardens on Saturday
- Hike to Catawba Falls or Mount Mitchell on Sunday, the clear day
- 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, where Downtown Inn is listed
Tours and tickets in Asheville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Antonio | San Antonio International (SAT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Asheville | Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 4h 35m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,020 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Asheville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £865 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Downtown Inn) | £424 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,682 |
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: San Antonio to Asheville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £433 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £426 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £526 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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
- You don't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Asheville is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
- The outbound Delta flight leaves SAT at 6:20 PM and lands at AVL at 11:55 PM Friday, with one stop.
- The total doesn't include a checked bag, which is about $140 for two.
- Mid-October brings peak foliage and the busiest weekends. Prices are what we found when we checked and can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if one stop and a late Friday arrival don't bother you. The fare is $574 per person, $124 below the typical fare on this route, and the dates fall in peak fall foliage on the Parkway.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,776 for two, all in. That's the flights at $1,148 plus Downtown Inn at $563 for 2 nights and its $65 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $140 for two) and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you'll pay in US dollars, and Asheville is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
What is the weather like?
Friday, Oct 16 has a high of 81°F and a low of 46°F. Saturday is overcast at 55°F with a low of 38°F and a 29% chance of rain. Sunday is clear at 58°F with a low of 36°F and a 9% chance. Pack layers.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a focused weekend, yes. You land at 11:55 PM Friday, so Saturday is your full day for the Biltmore Estate or the Parkway, with brewery or bluegrass plans that night. We don't have the return flight times, so check them before planning a Sunday hike.
Is there a nonstop?
Not on this fare. Our pick is Delta with one stop and 4h 35m of travel. Another Delta one-stop leaves at 1:42 PM for $754 per person and takes 6h 47m.
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