Asheville from Grand Rapids, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,139 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Delta at $369 per person, $197 below the typical fare
- La Quinta rated 8.4 from 1,008 reviews, breakfast included
- Free cancellation at La Quinta during peak fall foliage on the Parkway
The catch: The flight has one stop and takes 4h 58m with a 6:10 AM start, and a checked bag is about $140 for two on top of the total.
Worth it if you want fall color, breweries and Biltmore on a short weekend; skip it if you need a nonstop or sunny skies.
Worth it if you're fine with one stop: the trip is $1,139 for two, all in. That's the flights at $738 plus La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Asheville at $360 and its $41 property fee, with taxes and fees included. You go Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, for 2 nights, on Delta with one stop, not a nonstop.
The total, before you go
$1,139 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $738 |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Asheville, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $360 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $41 |
| The total, before you go | $1,139 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$197 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Delta, $140 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
$369 per person, round trip
$738 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta · 1 stop · 4h 58m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 6:10 AM – Fri, Oct 30, 11:08 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | $369 | 1 stop | 4h 58m |
| F9 + G4 | $386 | 1 stop | 31h 10m |
| F9 + G4 | $398 | 1 stop | 26h 1m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 5:28 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
Delta has this route at $369 per person, $197 below the typical fare on this route of $566. That's 35% under, and it's the lowest fare in 30 days across our 16 checks. Flights for two come to $738, and the whole trip with 2 nights at La Quinta comes to $1,139 before you go. Late October is peak fall foliage on the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is what most people come for, so expect the busiest weekends of the year. Typical highs run 59–62°F with lows near 44°F, with a chance of drizzle Friday and overcast skies Saturday and Sunday. That's jacket weather for a scenic drive and a brewery afternoon. These are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a mountain long weekend built on nature, food and music: a scenic drive or a waterfall hike during the day, then breweries and bluegrass at night. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk around a town and eat well at an easy pace. You land at 11:08 AM Friday, so the 2 nights give you most of two full days without rushing.
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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Asheville is the best value and the one in our total: $360 for the stay ($180 a night), rated 8.4 from 1,008 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation. Its $41 property fee is already counted. Hampton Inn & Suites-Asheville Biltmore Village, NC is the top rated at 9.2 from 461 reviews. It's $412 for the stay with breakfast, but it has no free cancellation and charges a $47 property fee. Log Cabin Motor Court is listed as the budget pick, but this weekend it's $470 ($235 a night), room only, rated 8.3 from 406 reviews, with free cancellation and a $54 property fee. Biltmore Village sits at the gates of the Biltmore Estate, and Downtown Asheville puts breweries, music venues and galleries within walking distance.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Asheville
$360 for 2 nights, two guests · $180 a night
See roomsHampton Inn & Suites-Asheville Biltmore Village, NC
$412 for 2 nights, two guests · $206 a night
See roomsLog Cabin Motor Court
$470 for 2 nights, two guests · $235 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
- Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens during peak fall foliage
- 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 and riverside restaurants
Tours and tickets in Asheville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Grand Rapids | Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Asheville | Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 4h 58m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 536 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 2 nights in Asheville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $738 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Asheville) | $360 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,618 |
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: Grand Rapids to Asheville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $369 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $369 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $566 |
| Price checks | 16 |
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; it's US dollars and there's no time difference from Grand Rapids.
- Flights go from Gerald R. Ford International (GRR) to Asheville Regional (AVL), 536 miles, 4h 58m with one stop.
- A checked bag is about $140 for two and isn't in the $1,139 total.
- Our budget estimate puts spending money at $520 for two, separate from the trip total.
- Hampton Inn & Suites-Asheville Biltmore Village, NC has no free cancellation; the other two hotels do.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if one stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $369 per person, 35% under the typical $566, and the hotel in the total is rated 8.4 and includes breakfast and free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,139 all in: $738 for flights plus $360 for 2 nights at La Quinta and its $41 property fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $140 for two, and spending money aren't included.
What are the flight times?
Delta leaves GRR at 6:10 AM on Friday, Oct 30 and lands at AVL at 11:08 AM after one stop, a total of 4h 58m.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs are 59–62°F with lows near 44°F. Expect possible drizzle Friday and overcast skies Saturday and Sunday, so bring a warm layer.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a weekend it is. With an 11:08 AM arrival Friday, you have time for the Biltmore Estate, a Parkway drive to Craggy Gardens and a night of breweries or bluegrass.
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