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Cheapest round-trip
$293
Typical prices: $215-$397
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/4Sun 12/9
MSP - AVL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$369
Typical prices: $198-$330
Delta
Wed 12/5Wed 12/12
MSP - AVL • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 2h 21m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 75% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $387 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Asheville (MSP-AVL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Asheville

Fri, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:10 am - 11:01 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-AVL Asheville Regional
27h 51m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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10:53 am - 2:46 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
28h 53m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$293Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
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11:11 am - 11:01 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-AVL Asheville Regional
46h 50m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Fort Lauderdale
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4:00 pm - 2:17 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
23h 17m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
$305Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:35 am - 9:26 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-AVL Asheville Regional
13h 51m1 stop Tampa
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11:57 am - 2:47 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
27h 50m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$306Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
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3:23 pm - 9:30 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-AVL Asheville Regional
5h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 10:27 amAVL  Asheville Regional-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$359United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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1:06 pm - 9:11 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-AVL Asheville Regional
7h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:39 pm - 11:30 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$359United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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3:14 pm - 9:17 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-AVL Asheville Regional
5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:25 am - 3:57 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$359United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:04 am - 7:19 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-AVL Asheville Regional
12h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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11:20 am - 11:35 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
13h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$363American Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 20
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5:28 am - 11:16 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-AVL Asheville Regional
16h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:50 am - 5:51 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
11h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$367American Airlines
Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 5
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9:01 am - 12:20 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-AVL Asheville Regional
2h 19mnonstop
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1:35 pm - 3:17 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 42mnonstop
$369Delta
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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9:07 am - 12:38 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-AVL Asheville Regional
2h 31mnonstop
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1:35 pm - 3:17 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
2h 42mnonstop
$369Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Asheville flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Asheville?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Asheville. It’s 32% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 50% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Asheville?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Asheville at $208 round-trip.
•March ($419) and October ($378) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Minneapolis to Asheville the cheapest?

Flights from Minneapolis to Asheville are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 75% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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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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Key details for Minneapolis to Asheville flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$127
Beat the crowds with an average 60% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Minneapolis to Asheville

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Your Minneapolis to Asheville flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Minneapolis to Asheville:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 11:06 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 11:31 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 21m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Asheville:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Asheville takes 2h 21m, covering 860 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Minneapolis to Asheville flight?

    Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Asheville range from $215 to $397, with an average of $304 over the past 12 months. Anything below $215 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Minneapolis to Asheville flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 61% above the $304 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $233 round-trip, compared to $387 via a layover through Philadelphia (PHL).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    The Airbus A220-100 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Minneapolis to Asheville changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $293 to $2,317. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Minneapolis to Asheville flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the Minneapolis to Asheville route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Asheville looking right now?

    One-way fares from Minneapolis to Asheville are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $269, which is 35% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)?

    Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $75 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Thrifty
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Dollar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    Flights from Minneapolis to Asheville usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Asheville Regional (AVL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Asheville pass through?

    One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Asheville most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 42% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Minneapolis to Asheville. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $208 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $248.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    Only Delta operates flights between Minneapolis and Asheville.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 02m, compared with 5h 09m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 20m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Asheville?

    Asheville is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Minneapolis to Asheville flights?

    Among airlines operating Minneapolis to Asheville flights:

    • Delta: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Minneapolis to Asheville flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • How do I get from Asheville Airport (AVL) to the city center?

    There are a few transportation options for getting from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to the city center. Taxi cabs, car services, and limousines are available at AVL - but you can also opt for public transportation. Asheville Transit offers bus service from the airport to Downtown Asheville. This is also the cheapest way to get to downtown, with fares starting at $1 and a travel time of 19 minutes. Car rental companies like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National have locations on-site at AVL.

  • What services are offered to economy class passengers on Delta flights from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    Delta's Basic Economy Class offers several services for flights from Minneapolis to Asheville . Passengers can expect to receive a Main Cabin seat, Delta's signature service, and complimentary snacks and hot beverages such as Starbucks. Passengers also have the option to upgrade to other economy fares with more services at a fee.

  • What class seat options are available on flights from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    Frontier does offer different seating options on flights from Minneapolis to Asheville based on the fare purchased. Basic Economy is Frontier's most basic fare option and comes with a randomly assigned seat at no extra charge. Standard Economy allows passengers to select their seats in advance for an additional fee. Passengers can either purchase seat selection independently or as part of one of Frontier's Bundles. Frontier offers various Bundles that include different amenities and add-ons, such as seat selection, baggage allowance, and priority boarding.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Allegiant Air flights from Minneapolis to Asheville?

    Depending on the ticket category, the amount of checked baggage allowed on Allegiant Air flights from Minneapolis to Asheville may change. The cost of a personal item is included in the ticket price and has a maximum size restriction of 16 x 15 x 7 inches. The maximum carry-on size allowed by Allegiant Air is 80 linear inches, and there are additional fees for bags that are heavier than 50 lbs.

Your guide to booking Minneapolis to Asheville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $208, about $248 less than Monday fares (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 75% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Asheville trip for August. Fares historically average $208 round-trip in that month - typically $211 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • Sun Country Airlines permits dogs, cats, rabbits, and small birds to travel as checked baggage or air cargo on their flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Asheville (AVL). They also allow passengers to travel with their pets as carry-on baggage for a fee.
  • The layovers for flights from Minneapolis to Asheville will vary depending on the airline. Some common layovers include Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Orlando (MCO), Denver (DEN), and Atlanta (ATL).
  • Families who are traveling with Spirit Airlines from Minneapolis to Asheville can request to book seats that are connected but will sometimes need to pay a fee depending on the seat chosen.
  • Passengers with reduced mobility flying with American Airlines from Minneapolis to Asheville can benefit from various services, including wheelchair assistance, pre-boarding, deplaning, and airport services.
  • Asheville Airport (AVL) serves various cities in addition to Asheville. These cities are reachable by car rental, ride share services, taxis, and buses from the airport. Some of these cities include Hendersonville, Morganton, Black Mountain, Waynesville, and Sylva.

Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to Asheville?

 
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Direct departures

Minneapolis St Paul to Asheville Regional

Saturday

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Sunday

Delta

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Direct returns

Asheville Regional to Minneapolis St Paul

Saturday

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Delta

Sunday

Delta

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