Asheville from Des Moines, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,193 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $452 per person, $166 below the typical fare on this route
- The Asheville Inn: 7.8 from 374 reviews, free cancellation
- Peak fall foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway, highs 59–62°F
The catch: There's one stop each way and 41h 23m of travel in all: you land at 11:04 PM Friday and fly out at 6:00 AM Sunday.
Worth it if one full Saturday of foliage, breweries and bluegrass is enough for you; skip it if you want a slow, unhurried weekend.
Worth it if a fast weekend works for you: $1,193 for two, which is the flights at $903 plus The Asheville Inn at $260, taxes and fees included, before bags and spending money. You leave Friday, Oct 30 and come back Sunday, Nov 1 (2 nights) on G4 with one stop each way, not nonstop. The return leaves at 6:00 AM Sunday and lands Monday, Nov 2 at 9:34 AM.
The total, before you go
$1,193 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $903 |
| The Asheville Inn, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $260 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $30 |
| The total, before you go | $1,193 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $200 |
$166 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $50 each way per bag on Allegiant, $200 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
$452 per person, round trip
$903 for two, taxes and fees included · Allegiant · 1 stop · 41h 23m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 9:15 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 11:04 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 6:00 AM – Mon, Nov 2, 9:34 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | $452 | 1 stop | 41h 23m |
| American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle + PSA Airlines as American Eagle | $512 | 1 stop | 5h 26m |
| Allegiant | $463 | 1 stop | 39h 23m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 7:54 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $452 per person, the fare is $166 below the typical fare on this route. That's 27% under the $618 median of our earlier checks, and the 12 offers we saw ranged from $452 to $588. With The Asheville Inn, the trip comes to $1,193 for two, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $200 for two) and spending money are extra. The timing matters too: late October is peak fall foliage on the Parkway, and it's also when the weekends are busiest, so expect company at the overlooks. Typical highs run 59–62°F with lows near 44°F, drizzle is possible Friday and the rest of the weekend looks overcast. That's good jacket weather for a brewery crawl. It's a short, full-tilt getaway: one big Saturday in the mountains, then home.
The kind of trip this is
This is a mountain-town weekend built around fall color, food and beer. Asheville suits a couple or two friends who like to stay busy: a morning drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, an afternoon at the Biltmore Estate, then breweries and live bluegrass downtown. The pace is quick because the flights take up most of Friday and Sunday, so plan one packed Saturday rather than a slow, lingering stay.
Weather in Asheville, Oct 30–Nov 1
Typical highs 59–62°F, lows near 44°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 62 °F | 48 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 60 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 59 °F | 38 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Asheville
We priced three. The Asheville Inn is the best value and the one in the total: $260 for the 2 nights ($130 a night), 7.8 from 374 reviews, a ground-floor king room and free cancellation. Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park is the top rated at 9.2 from 236 reviews and $498 for the stay ($249 a night), with no free cancellation. Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway costs $355 ($178 a night) and scores 8.3 from 1,417 reviews. Breakfast is included, but there's no free cancellation. For your evenings, Downtown Asheville is the area to spend time in: Art Deco streets with breweries, music venues and galleries on foot. Biltmore Village has inns and shops at the gates of the Biltmore Estate.
The Asheville Inn
$260 for 2 nights, two guests · $130 a night
See roomsHilton Asheville Biltmore Park
$498 for 2 nights, two guests · $249 a night
See roomsBest Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway
$355 for 2 nights, two guests · $178 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
- Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens while the fall color peaks
- Tour the Biltmore Estate and its gardens
- 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
- Eat your way through the River Arts District
Tours and tickets in Asheville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Des Moines | Des Moines International (DSM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Asheville | Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 41h 23m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 726 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Asheville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $904 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (The Asheville Inn) | $260 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,684 |
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: Des Moines to Asheville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $452 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $413 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $618 |
| Price checks | 20 |
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 you'll pay in US dollars.
- Asheville is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
- The G4 fare has one stop each way; the return lands Monday, Nov 2 at 9:34 AM.
- A checked bag is about $200 for two and isn't in the $1,193 total.
- Of the three hotels, only The Asheville Inn offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with a tight schedule. The fare is $452 per person, $166 below the typical fare on this route, and it's peak foliage season. But you land at 11:04 PM Friday and fly out at 6:00 AM Sunday, so Saturday is your one full day.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,193 for two: $903 for the flights plus $260 for 2 nights at The Asheville Inn, taxes and fees included, and the hotel's $30 property fee is counted. A checked bag (about $200 for two) and spending money are not included. Prices are as we found them and can change.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 59–62°F with lows near 44°F. Expect possible drizzle Friday and overcast skies Saturday and Sunday, with Sunday's low near 38°F. Pack a warm layer for the Parkway.
Is 2 nights enough?
For one big day, yes. With an 11:04 PM Friday arrival and a 6:00 AM Sunday departure, Saturday is the day for the Parkway, the Biltmore Estate or a brewery crawl. Pick two of those and you'll be fine.
How long are the flights?
The G4 itinerary has one stop each way and 41h 23m of total travel time. You leave Des Moines at 9:15 AM Friday, and the return lands Monday, Nov 2 at 9:34 AM. The trip covers 726 miles each way.
Do I need a passport?
No. You fly from Des Moines International (DSM) to Asheville Regional (AVL), and you pay in US dollars.
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