Asheville from Kansas City, Oct 30–Nov 1: $1,135 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Not worth it this week
- Fare is $370 per person, $184 below the typical fare
- Outbound takes 35h 14m with one stop, landing Saturday 5:44 PM
- Return leaves Sunday at 6:00 AM, so you get one evening
The catch: The G4 outbound takes 35h 14m with a stop and lands Saturday at 5:44 PM, and the return leaves Sunday at 6:00 AM.
Worth it if you can switch to a faster flight like the 4h 28m Delta option; skip this G4 fare if you want a real weekend.
Not worth it this week: the trip costs $1,135 for two, all in. That's the G4 flights at $739 plus 2 nights at Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway at $355 and its $41 property fee, with taxes and fees included. The dates are Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026, and the flights aren't nonstop: the outbound has a stop, takes 35h 14m and lands Saturday at 5:44 PM, and the return leaves Sunday at 6:00 AM.
The total, before you go
$1,135 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $739 |
| Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $355 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $41 |
| The total, before you go | $1,135 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $200 |
$184 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
$370 per person, round trip
$739 for two, taxes and fees included · Allegiant · 1 stop · 35h 14m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 10:56 AM – Sat, Oct 31, 5:44 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 6:00 AM – Sun, Nov 1, 10:26 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | $370 | 1 stop | 35h 14m |
| Delta | $414 | 1 stop | 4h 28m |
| Allegiant | $391 | 1 stop | 13h 54m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 11:29 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $370 per person. That's $184 below the typical fare on this route, which is $554, or 33% under it. Across 16 checks, the lowest we saw was $369. So the price is real, but the timing isn't. The outbound leaves Kansas City Friday, Oct 30 at 10:56 AM and doesn't reach Asheville until Saturday, Oct 31 at 5:44 PM. The return leaves Sunday at 6:00 AM. You'd pay for 2 hotel nights and get one evening. The season is right: peak fall foliage on the Parkway, with highs of 59–62°F and lows near 44°F. But these are also the busiest weekends. We'd look at the Delta option instead. It's $414 per person ($828 for two), takes 4h 28m with one stop and lands Friday at 11:08 AM. Or pick a later weekend.
The kind of trip this is
This is a mountain-town weekend for food and nature: the Biltmore Estate, the Blue Ridge Parkway, breweries and live bluegrass, at an easy pace in cool fall weather. It suits a couple or two friends who like a long dinner, a short hike and a scenic drive. It only works if you have a full Saturday on the ground, and that's exactly what this flight schedule takes away.
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
Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway is the best-value pick and the one in the total. It's $355 for the 2 nights ($178 a night) with breakfast, scores 8.3 from 1,418 reviews, and adds a $41 fee at the property. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Asheville is the budget pick at $360 ($180 a night) with breakfast and a $41 fee at the property. It scores 8.4 from 1,005 reviews and is the only one of the three with free cancellation. AC Hotel Asheville Downtown is the top rated at 9.3 from 201 reviews. It's $674 for the stay ($337 a night), room only, plus a $78 fee at the property. It's in Downtown Asheville, where breweries, music venues and galleries sit along Art Deco streets you can walk.
Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway
$355 for 2 nights, two guests · $178 a night
See roomsAC Hotel Asheville Downtown
$674 for 2 nights, two guests · $337 a night
See roomsLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Asheville
$360 for 2 nights, two guests · $180 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 Kansas City | Kansas City International (MCI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Asheville | Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 35h 14m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 703 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Asheville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $740 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway) | $355 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,615 |
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: Kansas City to Asheville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $370 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $369 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $554 |
| 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, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Asheville is 1 hour ahead of Kansas City, and Asheville Regional (AVL) is 703 miles from MCI.
- The $1,135 total includes the flights, the Best Western for 2 nights and its $41 fee; a checked bag is about $200 for two on top.
- Of the three hotels, only La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Asheville offers free cancellation.
- Late October is peak fall foliage and the busiest weekends; Friday's normal is drizzle, then overcast skies.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Not this week. The fare is 33% below typical, but the outbound takes 35h 14m and lands Saturday at 5:44 PM, and the return leaves Sunday at 6:00 AM. You'd get one evening in Asheville.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,135 for two, all in: $739 for the flights plus $355 for 2 nights at Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway, plus its $41 property fee, with taxes and fees included at the time we checked. A checked bag (about $200 for two) and spending money are extra.
Is there a faster flight?
Yes. We also found a Delta option at $414 per person, $828 for two. It takes 4h 28m with one stop and lands Friday at 11:08 AM. Another G4 option at $391 per person takes 13h 54m and lands Friday at 8:24 PM.
What is the weather like?
Normals for these dates are highs of 59–62°F and lows near 44°F. Friday's normal is drizzle, and Saturday and Sunday lean overcast, so pack a warm layer for evenings and the Parkway.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Kansas City International (MCI) to Asheville Regional (AVL), and you pay in US dollars.
Is 2 nights enough?
It would be with an early Friday arrival. On this G4 schedule you land Saturday at 5:44 PM and fly out Sunday at 6:00 AM, so 2 hotel nights buy you one evening.
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