Asheville from Memphis, Oct 30–Nov 1: $966 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $285 per person, $150 below the typical fare
- Best Western includes breakfast, rated 8.3 from 1,417 reviews
- Peak fall foliage on the Parkway, typical highs 59–62°F
The catch: The outbound takes 24h 27m with 1 stop and lands Saturday at 12:05 PM, and the flight home leaves Sunday at 6:00 AM.
Worth it if a packed one-day mountain getaway with breweries and foliage suits you; skip it if you want two full days on the ground.
Worth it if you're OK with a long overnight connection: $966 for two, all in. That's the flights at $570 plus 2 nights at Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway at $355 and its $41 property fee, taxes and fees included, but not a checked bag or spending money. You fly MX + G4 with 1 stop, leaving Friday, Oct 30 and coming home Sunday, Nov 1, 2026.
The total, before you go
$966 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $570 |
| 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 | $966 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$150 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on Breeze, $160 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
$285 per person, round trip
$570 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + G4 · 1 stop · 24h 27m
Out Fri, Oct 30, 7:58 PM – Sat, Oct 31, 12:05 PM · back Sun, Nov 1, 6:00 AM – Sun, Nov 1, 2:20 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + G4 | $285 | 1 stop | 24h 27m |
| Allegiant | $363 | 1 stop | 22h 54m |
| MX + G4 | $339 | 1 stop | 41h 17m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 7:44 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $285 per person, the fare is $150 below the typical fare on this route, which is 34% less across 11 earlier checks. That brings the whole trip to $966 for two, all in: flights, 2 nights and the hotel's $41 property fee. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra. The timing helps too. Late October is peak fall foliage on the Parkway, with typical highs of 59–62°F and lows near 44°F, so it's jacket weather for an overlook drive or a brewery patio. The trade-off is that these are the busiest weekends, and this routing gives you Saturday afternoon and one night in town, not two full days. If you want a quick mountain reset on a low fare, it's worth it for the two of you.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short nature-and-food weekend in the Blue Ridge, good for a couple or two friends. Expect a packed Saturday: the Biltmore Estate or a Parkway drive by day, then breweries and bluegrass at night, with an early start home on Sunday. The cool, gray fall weather fits the pace, so think layers, a warm meal and a late pint. It suits travelers who like doing a lot in a little time.
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 our total. It's $355 for 2 nights ($178 a night) with breakfast, rated 8.3 from 1,417 reviews, plus $41 paid at the property, and it has no free cancellation. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Downtown Asheville is the budget pick at $360 for the stay ($180 a night), with breakfast, free cancellation, an 8.4 from 1,008 reviews and $41 at the property. The Artful Way Hotel is top rated at 9.3 from 207 reviews. It's $582 for the stay ($291 a night), room only, with free cancellation and $74 at the property. It sits in the River Arts District, where converted mills hold studios and riverside restaurants. Downtown Asheville is the area for walking to breweries, music venues and galleries.
Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway
$355 for 2 nights, two guests · $178 a night
See roomsThe Artful Way Hotel
$582 for 2 nights, two guests · $291 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 on Saturday afternoon
- 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 on Saturday night
- Eat your way through the River Arts District
Also worth it
- Hike to Catawba Falls or Mount Mitchell
Tours and tickets in Asheville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Memphis | Memphis International (Frederick W. Smith) (MEM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Asheville | Asheville Regional (AVL) |
| Flight time | 24h 27m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 423 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Asheville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $570 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway) | $355 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,445 |
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: Memphis to Asheville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $285 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $282 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $435 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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 a domestic trip paid in US dollars
- Asheville is 1 hour ahead of Memphis; you fly from Memphis International (MEM) to Asheville Regional (AVL)
- Outbound leaves Friday at 7:58 PM and lands Saturday at 12:05 PM; the return leaves Sunday at 6:00 AM and lands 2:20 PM
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $966 total
- Prices were all in when we checked and can change; the Best Western rate has no free cancellation
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with a short stay. The fare is $285 per person, 34% below typical, but you land Saturday at 12:05 PM and fly home Sunday at 6:00 AM, so you really get one afternoon and one evening.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$966, all in: $570 for the flights plus $355 for 2 nights at Best Western Asheville-Blue Ridge Parkway and its $41 property fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag is about $160 for two. We'd also plan on $520 of spending money.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 59–62°F with lows near 44°F. Normals show drizzle on Friday and overcast skies on Saturday and Sunday, so pack layers and a rain jacket.
Is 2 nights enough?
Just about, on this routing. The 24h 27m outbound with 1 stop takes up Friday night and Saturday morning. Pick two things: the Biltmore Estate or a Parkway drive by day, then breweries or bluegrass at night.
Is there a faster flight?
We found a G4 option at $363 per person ($726 for two), also with 1 stop. It leaves Friday at 8:30 AM and lands at 11:04 PM the same day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip paid in US dollars, and Asheville is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
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