Asheville from Chicago, Oct 23–25: $1,581 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Clear skies Friday and Saturday, highs of 69°F and 71°F
- Comfort Suites Outlet Center: 8.2 from 556 reviews, breakfast included
- October is peak fall foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The catch: The $527 fare has 2 stops and takes 39h 13m, landing Saturday at 6:00 PM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you switch to the $579 nonstop and want foliage and breweries; skip this 2-stop fare if you want a real weekend.
Not worth it this week at this price: $1,581 for two covers the flights at $1,053 plus Comfort Suites Outlet Center at $474 and $54 in property fees, taxes and fees included, for Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights. The fare is on F9 + G4 with 2 stops, so you land Saturday at 6:00 PM and fly home Sunday at 7:00 AM. We also found an American nonstop at $579 per person that takes 2h 4m.
The total, before you go
$1,581 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,053 |
| Comfort Suites Outlet Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $474 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $54 |
| The total, before you go | $1,581 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$527 per person, round trip
$1,053 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 2 stops · 39h 13m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 8:11 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 7:00 AM – Mon, Oct 26, 12:24 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | $527 | 2 stops | 39h 13m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $579 | nonstop | 2h 4m |
| F9 + G4 | $544 | 1 stop | 30h 49m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 11:28 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $527 per person, the fare is right at the $527 median of 32 earlier checks on this route, so it's no discount. The lowest we saw in the last 30 days was $481 per person. The weather is the good part: clear Friday and Saturday with highs of 69°F and 71°F and lows of 44°F and 45°F. Sunday turns overcast at 65°F, with a 28% chance of rain. October brings peak fall foliage on the Parkway, and the busiest weekends with it. The problem is time. With 2 stops and 39h 13m in transit, most of your weekend goes to airports. The American nonstop costs $579 per person, or $1,158 for two. It takes 2h 4m and lands Friday at 9:54 PM, and that changes everything about this trip.
The kind of trip this is
A mountain-town weekend built around nature and food: Parkway overlooks, a historic estate, craft breweries and bluegrass at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like a morning hike followed by a long dinner. The pace can be slow and easy, but only if you're actually there. On this fare, you get one evening and a short night.
Weather in Asheville, Oct 23–25
Highs 65–71°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 69 °F | 44 °F | 4% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 71 °F | 45 °F | 6% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 65 °F | 47 °F | 28% |
Where to stay in Asheville
Comfort Suites Outlet Center is the best value and the hotel in the total: $474 for 2 nights ($237 a night) plus $54 paid at the property. You get a King Suite with Sofa-Bed and breakfast, and it scores 8.2 from 556 reviews. Holiday Inn Asheville East-Blue Ridge Pkwy by IHG is the top rated at 8.7 from 296 reviews. It costs $696 for the stay ($348 a night) plus $80 at the property, room only. Quality Inn Asheville Downtown Tunnel Rd is the budget pick: $481 ($241 a night) plus $55 at the property, breakfast included, 7.6 from 356 reviews. All three offer free cancellation. For evenings, Downtown Asheville has breweries, music venues and galleries on foot, and Biltmore Village sits at the gates of the Biltmore Estate.
Comfort Suites Outlet Center
$474 for 2 nights, two guests · $237 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Asheville East-Blue Ridge Pkwy by IHG
$696 for 2 nights, two guests · $348 a night
See roomsQuality Inn Asheville Downtown Tunnel Rd
$481 for 2 nights, two guests · $241 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 while the leaves turn
- 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's converted mills
Tours and tickets in Asheville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Asheville | Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 39h 13m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 513 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Asheville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,054 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Comfort Suites Outlet Center) | $474 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,048 |
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: Chicago to Asheville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $527 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $481 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $527 |
| Price checks | 32 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers 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 everything is in US dollars.
- Asheville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
- This fare leaves O'Hare (ORD) Friday at 8:11 PM, and the return leaves Sunday at 7:00 AM.
- Checked bags aren't in the total: about $240 for two.
- October means peak foliage on the Parkway and the busiest weekends.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not on the $527 fare. It has 2 stops and takes 39h 13m, so you get Saturday evening and a few hours of sleep. The weather and the foliage are good, so look at the $579 nonstop instead.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,581 all in: $1,053 for flights, $474 for 2 nights at Comfort Suites Outlet Center and $54 in property fees, taxes included. Checked bags (about $240 for two) and spending money are extra. That's what we found when we checked, and prices can change.
Is there a faster flight?
Yes. American, operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle, flies nonstop Friday at 6:50 PM and lands at 9:54 PM, 2h 4m. It was $579 per person, $1,158 for two, when we checked.
What's the weather like?
Clear on Friday and Saturday, with highs of 69°F and 71°F and lows of 44°F and 45°F. Sunday is overcast at 65°F with a 28% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
On the nonstop, yes: you land Friday night and have all of Saturday for the Biltmore or the Parkway. On the 2-stop fare, you land Saturday at 6:00 PM and leave Sunday at 7:00 AM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Chicago O'Hare to Asheville Regional (AVL), 513 miles, and you pay in US dollars.
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