Asheville from Cleveland, Oct 16–18: $1,302 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $53 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Comfort Suites Outlet Center, rated 8.2 by 554 guests
- Free cancellation at Comfort Suites Outlet Center
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 36h 19m in all.
Worth it if you want to be outside all day; skip it if you want to lie by a pool.
Round-trip flights from Cleveland to Asheville were $393 per person ($785 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night weekend on F9 + G4 with one stop, not nonstop. Heads-up: the outbound takes 36h 19m with an overnight connection and lands Saturday at 5:00 PM. The forecast calls for highs of 60–80°F with little rain, and the best-value hotel, Comfort Suites Outlet Center, is $517 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$1,302 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $785 |
| Comfort Suites Outlet Center, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $517 |
| The total, before you go | $1,302 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$53 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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); 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
$393 per person, round trip
$785 for two, taxes and fees included · F9 + G4 · 1 stop · 36h 19m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 9:10 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 5:00 PM · back Sun, Oct 18, 7:50 AM – Mon, Oct 19, 12:19 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| F9 + G4 | $393 | 1 stop | 36h 19m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $545 | 1 stop | 4h 51m |
| F9 + G4 | $436 | 1 stop | 32h 8m |
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Why now
$393 per person round trip, $53 below the typical fare on this route, a 12% gap, when we checked. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $393 to $555, and 7 earlier checks put the typical price at $446. October brings peak fall foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and with it the busiest weekends in town. The forecast reads 80°F on Friday, then 62°F on Saturday and 60°F and clear on Sunday, with rain chances of 10% or less. Pack a jacket for nights down to 37°F; days look good for hiking and scenic drives. The catch is time: this fare gets you in Saturday evening and out Sunday morning. If you want a full weekend of leaf-peeping and breweries, the United connection at $545 per person lands Friday at 10:11 AM. Prices are all-in as found and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-food getaway: mountain drives, a waterfall hike, brewery stops and bluegrass at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like a mix of outdoors and good meals and don't mind cool evenings. The pace is easy once you're there, but on the cheaper fare it's a short stay, so pick two or three things and let the rest wait for next time.
Weather in Asheville, Oct 16–18
Highs 60–80°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 80 °F | 48 °F | 10% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 62 °F | 37 °F | 6% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 60 °F | 37 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Asheville
Comfort Suites Outlet Center is the best value: $517 for the 2 nights ($259 a night), a review score of 8.2 from 554 reviews, breakfast included and free cancellation. Brookstone Lodge near Biltmore Village, an Ascend Collection Hotel, is the budget pick at $536 for the stay ($268 a night), scored 7.7 from 915 reviews, also with breakfast and free cancellation. It's handy for Biltmore Village, with inns and shops at the gates of the Biltmore Estate. Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown by IHG is the top rated at 9.1 from 435 reviews, $1,207 for the stay ($604 a night), room only, free cancellation; the rate we found was for an accessible room with a roll-in shower. Downtown Asheville puts Art Deco streets, breweries, music venues and galleries within walking distance.
Comfort Suites Outlet Center
$517 for 2 nights, two guests · $259 a night
See roomsHotel Indigo Asheville Downtown by IHG
$1,207 for 2 nights, two guests · $604 a night
See roomsBrookstone Lodge near Biltmore Village, an Ascend Collection Hotel
$536 for 2 nights, two guests · $268 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, right by Biltmore Village.
- Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens during peak fall foliage.
- Work through the breweries, from Wicked Weed to Sierra Nevada.
- Catch bluegrass at the Grey Eagle or the Orange Peel on Saturday night.
- Hike to Catawba Falls or Mount Mitchell; Sunday's forecast is clear and 60°F.
- Eat your way through the River Arts District's converted mills and riverside restaurants.
Also worth it
- Tour the breweries from Wicked Weed to Sierra Nevada
- Hear bluegrass at the Grey Eagle or the Orange Peel
Tours and tickets in Asheville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Cleveland | Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Asheville | Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 36h 19m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 411 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Asheville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $786 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Comfort Suites Outlet Center) | $517 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,823 |
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: Cleveland to Asheville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $393 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $385 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $446 |
| Price checks | 7 |
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, the currency is the US dollar, and Asheville is on the same time as Cleveland.
- The $393 fare leaves Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) Friday at 9:10 PM and reaches Asheville Regional (AVL) Saturday at 5:00 PM, 36h 19m total.
- The return leaves Sunday, Oct 18 at 7:50 AM and lands Monday, Oct 19 at 12:19 AM.
- All three hotels showed free cancellation; two include breakfast.
- October is peak foliage on the Parkway and the busiest weekends, and prices are all-in as found and can move.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $393 per person round trip, $785 for two, on F9 + G4 with one stop. That's $53 below the typical fare on this route. A faster United Express connection was $545 per person, $1,090 for two.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, prices are in US dollars and there's no time difference with Cleveland.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows 80°F on Friday, 62°F on Saturday and 60°F and clear on Sunday. Nights drop to 37°F, and rain chances stay at 10% or below.
Is 2 nights enough?
On the $393 fare you land Saturday at 5:00 PM and fly out Sunday at 7:50 AM, so it's closer to one evening. The $545 United option lands Friday at 10:11 AM and gives you far more time on the ground.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
Our budget for two comes to $1,823: $786 for flights, $517 for Comfort Suites Outlet Center and $520 for spending, about $130 per person a day.
Which hotel should we pick?
Comfort Suites Outlet Center at $517 for the stay with breakfast is the value pick. For a higher review score, Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown by IHG rates 9.1 at $1,207.
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