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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Asheville (CHI-AVL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Asheville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Asheville

Fri, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 15
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5:33 pm - 8:10 pmMDW-AVL
1h 37mnonstop
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11:21 am - 12:00 pmAVL-MDW
1h 39mnonstop
$87Allegiant Air
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Fri, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 15
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5:33 pm - 8:10 pmMDW-AVL
1h 37mnonstop
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11:21 am - 12:00 pmAVL-MDW
1h 39mnonstop
$102Allegiant Air
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 20
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6:44 pm - 10:01 amORD-AVL
14h 17m1 stop
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10:51 am - 10:48 pmAVL-ORD
12h 57m1 stop
Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 23
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5:23 pm - 8:00 pmMDW-AVL
1h 37mnonstop
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7:33 pm - 4:20 pmAVL-MDW
21h 47m1 stop
Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 10:24 amORD-AVL
1h 59mnonstop
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6:55 am - 8:05 amAVL-ORD
2h 10mnonstop
$207United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:06 amORD-AVL
1h 51mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 12:05 pmAVL-ORD
2h 15mnonstop
$208United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 1
Delta Logo
11:15 am - 5:14 pmORD-AVL
4h 59m1 stop
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5:48 am - 10:10 amAVL-ORD
5h 22m1 stop
$227Delta
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Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
Delta Logo
10:35 am - 3:23 pmMDW-AVL
3h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 pm - 9:46 pmAVL-MDW
4h 31m1 stop
$227Delta
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
3:18 pm - 6:07 pmORD-AVL
1h 49mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 7:44 pmAVL-ORD
2h 07mnonstop
$231American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 1
American Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 5:44 pmORD-AVL
1h 54mnonstop
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6:00 am - 10:43 amAVL-ORD
5h 43m1 stop
$241American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Asheville

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on short flights.


Download the American Airlines app for in-flight entertainment, as seatback screens are being removed.

United Airlines

Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Check United's Wi-Fi coverage map before purchasing Wi-Fi for better connectivity.

Allegiant Air

Allegiant's Legroom+ seating offers extra space and faster deplaning on select routes.


Use the Allegiant app for mobile boarding passes to avoid printing fees.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Asheville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Asheville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Chicago to Asheville? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Asheville flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Asheville costs $58 on the route between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Asheville (AVL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 56% cheaper than other Chicago-Asheville routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Asheville (AVL).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Asheville?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Asheville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Asheville on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Asheville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Asheville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Asheville is August, where tickets cost $209 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $394 and $364 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Asheville?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $439, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Asheville?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Asheville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Asheville, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Asheville

When to book flights from Chicago to Asheville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Asheville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Asheville

  • How can I get to the Midway Airport in Chicago?

    There are several ways to get to the Midway Airport from the city center. The first option is to take public transportation using the CTAO Line Train service. You can also use an Uber or taxi or opt for private means by driving yourself to the airport from downtown.

  • Are there any mother-friendly amenities at O'Hare International Airport?

    Yes. Lactating mothers have a space where they can breastfeed their babies with no interference. There is also a comfortable sitting area where you sit as you breastfeed. This is available at Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3 and the Multi-Modal facility found on Level 1, North and South Gate.

  • Is there a kid-friendly environment at Ashville Airport?

    The airport has a children's play area where they can have a good time on arrival at the airport to prevent boredom. There is an art gallery where the kids can have a view. This offers them an opportunity to learn away from school. Rocking chairs are also available where they can sit to enjoy the breeze at the airport.

  • Does Ashville Airport allow pets?

    Yes. There is a pet-friendly environment near the terminal's entrance. The pet relief area is open to all travelers who carry their pets while traveling if you need assistance with your pet while at the airport, you can contact the post-security pet relief area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Asheville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Asheville was $49 for a one-way ticket and $87 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Asheville?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Asheville.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Asheville?

    On your way to Asheville, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Asheville Regional.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Asheville?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Asheville flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Asheville?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Asheville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Asheville?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Asheville, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Asheville?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Asheville on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Asheville, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Asheville are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $273 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $337 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Asheville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Asheville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Asheville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Asheville from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Asheville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Asheville with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Asheville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Asheville from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Asheville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $139 or less one-way and $156 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago has two international airports that are Midway (MDW) and O'Hare Airport (ORD). O'Hare International Airport has a hotel 10min away from your flight. The Hilton hotel offers drinks such as Starbucks coffee and blended drinks for guests who need to have a meal before departing. Panini sandwiches are also available. You can have a quick bite and a light meal too.
  • O'Hare International Airport offers a conducive environment to business travelers. It has a business center where you get facilities for meeting clients or launching a new brand. It also provides services such as fax, shipping services and copying. Free internet is also available to enable you to connect to clients and partners who are not within.
  • Midway International Airport has facilities for the disabled. Travelers can easily access the entire place using a wheelchair. There is also an office for people with disabilities where you can make inquiries in case you need any assistance that requires the mayor's attention. You only need to forward your request to the airport's coordinator. The airport also allows for wheelchair services but you have to make an early request for consideration before arriving at the airport.
  • Ashville Airport (AVL) offers car rental services to arriving travelers. If you need a private car to reach your destination after landing at the airport, you only need to book one. The car brands available for hire include Alamo, Avis, Budget, National, Hertz, and Dollar.
  • Ashville airport offers services to arriving travelers who might need a meal to grab. There is a café where you can have some drinks on arrival. You can get a whole meal from a restaurant within the airport. A bakery is also available for travelers who need cakes, bread, or other baked items.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Asheville?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Asheville Regional.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Asheville Regional Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Asheville Regional

Monday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, United Airlines

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, United Airlines

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Asheville Regional to Chicago

Monday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, United Airlines

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, United Airlines

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Asheville

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7977 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
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This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

4.0 Okaypuravi, Aug 2025LGA - STL
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This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

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