Asheville from West Palm Beach, 16 – 18 Oct: £775 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Allegiant nonstop, 1h 53m, $248 per person, 23% below typical
- Sleep Inn rated 8.2 from 524 reviews, breakfast and free cancellation
- Peak fall foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway, little rain forecast
The catch: Peak foliage makes these the busiest weekends, nights drop to 35°F, and a checked bag is about $200 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want mountain foliage, breweries and a short nonstop; skip it if you dislike crowds or a 10:59 PM arrival.
Worth it if you don't mind peak-weekend crowds: $1,028 for two, which is the flights at $496 plus the hotel at $532, taxes and fees included. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total. The trip runs Friday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, 2 nights, on an Allegiant nonstop of 1h 53m from West Palm Beach (DJT) to Asheville (AVL).
The total, before you go
£775 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £374 |
| Sleep Inn Asheville - Biltmore West, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £401 |
| The total, before you go | £775 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £151 |
£57 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £38 each way per bag on Allegiant, £151 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
£187 per person, return
£374 for two, taxes and fees included · Allegiant · nonstop · 1h 53m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:06 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 10:59 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | £187 | nonstop | 1h 53m |
| Allegiant | £414 | 3 stops | 36h 55m |
| American. Operated by Piedmont Airlines as American Eagle | £439 | 1 stop | 3h 49m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:28 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $248 per person, this fare is $76 below the typical fare on this route, 23% under, and the lowest in 30 days across 9 checks. The nonstop leaves Palm Beach at 9:06 PM Friday and lands at 10:59 PM, so Saturday starts in the mountains. October is peak fall foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the forecast backs it up: a high of 80°F Friday, then 61°F and 58°F with rain chances of 10% or less, and a mostly clear Sunday. Pack layers, since lows reach 35°F. For two, the flights and the Sleep Inn come to $1,028; add $520 of spending money and our budget for the weekend is $1,548. It's a short, cool-air reset with the whole Parkway at its color peak.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-food long weekend: mountain drives and short hikes by day, breweries, bluegrass and a long dinner by night. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like cool air, a loose plan and a walkable downtown. The pace is easy, with one big outing a day, the Biltmore Estate or the Parkway, and plenty of time left to eat.
Weather in Asheville, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 58–80°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 80 °F | 51 °F | 13% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 61 °F | 38 °F | 10% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 58 °F | 35 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Asheville
Sleep Inn Asheville - Biltmore West is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total: $532 for the stay ($266 a night), 8.2 from 524 reviews, breakfast included and free cancellation. Baymont by Wyndham Asheville/Biltmore costs $574 for the stay ($287 a night) and scores 8.6 from 1,201 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation; it sits in Biltmore Village, with inns and shops at the gates of the Biltmore Estate. Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown by IHG is the top-rated option at 9.1 from 435 reviews, $1,011 for the stay ($506 a night), room only and no free cancellation; it's listed in the River Arts District, near the studios and riverside restaurants. Downtown Asheville is the area for breweries, music venues and galleries on foot.
Sleep Inn Asheville - Biltmore West
£401 for 2 nights, two guests · £201 a night
See roomsHotel Indigo Asheville Downtown by IHG
£762 for 2 nights, two guests · £381 a night
See roomsBaymont by Wyndham Asheville/Biltmore
£433 for 2 nights, two guests · £216 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, a short drive from Biltmore Village
- Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens while the fall foliage peaks
- Tour the breweries from Wicked Weed to Sierra Nevada
- Hear bluegrass at the Grey Eagle or the Orange Peel on Saturday night
- Hike to Catawba Falls or Mount Mitchell; pack layers for 35°F mornings
- Eat your way through the River Arts District
Tours and tickets in Asheville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in West Palm Beach | President Donald J. Trump International (Palm Beach) (DJT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Asheville | Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 1h 53m nonstop |
| Distance | 631 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Asheville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £374 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Sleep Inn Asheville - Biltmore West) | £401 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,167 |
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: West Palm Beach to Asheville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £187 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £187 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £244 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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, the currency is the US dollar, and there's no time difference from West Palm Beach.
- The nonstop covers 631 miles in 1h 53m, from Palm Beach (DJT) to Asheville Regional (AVL).
- A checked bag is about $200 for two and isn't in the $1,028 total.
- October is peak fall foliage on the Parkway and brings the busiest weekends.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with peak-foliage crowds. The fare is $248 per person, $76 below the typical fare on this route, the flight is a 1h 53m nonstop, and the forecast shows rain chances of 13% or less.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,028 for two: $496 for the flights and $532 for 2 nights at Sleep Inn Asheville - Biltmore West, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $200 for two, and spending money are extra.
What is the weather like?
Friday reaches 80°F, then it cools to 61°F Saturday and 58°F Sunday, with lows down to 35°F. Rain chances are 13%, 10% and 1%, and Sunday looks mostly clear.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one big day out it is. You land Friday at 10:59 PM, so Saturday is free for the Biltmore Estate or the Parkway, with Sunday left for a hike or the River Arts District.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic nonstop from Palm Beach (DJT) to Asheville Regional (AVL), you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference.
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