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Cheapest round-trip
$341
Typical prices: $273-$447
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/25Tue 10/30
RIC - AVL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$148
Typical prices: $267-$378
Allegiant Air
Sun 1/7
RIC - AVL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Richmond and Asheville. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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October
Cheapest • 38% price drop
August
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $434 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 3h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Asheville (RIC-AVL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Asheville

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30
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3:50 pm - 3:46 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-AVL Asheville Regional
23h 56m1 stop Orlando
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9:14 pm - 6:41 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
21h 27m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tampa
$341Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
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4:09 pm - 10:41 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-AVL Asheville Regional
6h 32m1 stop West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl
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7:30 am - 9:23 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
13h 53m1 stop West Palm Beach President Donald J. Trump Intl
$349Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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5:30 am - 9:41 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-AVL Asheville Regional
4h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:15 am - 9:31 amAVL  Asheville Regional-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$361American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
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6:19 pm - 11:58 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-AVL Asheville Regional
5h 39m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:00 am - 9:34 amAVL  Asheville Regional-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$361American Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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9:30 am - 4:49 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-AVL Asheville Regional
7h 19m1 stop Newark
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5:43 pm - 11:42 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 59m1 stop Newark
$369United Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5
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5:10 pm - 8:48 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-AVL Asheville Regional
3h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:16 pm - 12:43 amAVL  Asheville Regional-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
5h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$371Delta
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22
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3:15 pm - 7:56 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-AVL Asheville Regional
4h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:05 am - 9:51 amAVL  Asheville Regional-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$377Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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5:30 am - 9:41 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-AVL Asheville Regional
4h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:15 am - 9:31 amAVL  Asheville Regional-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
3h 16m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$377American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
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6:00 am - 11:04 amRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-AVL Asheville Regional
5h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:45 am - 11:51 amAVL  Asheville Regional-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
6h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$381Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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9:30 am - 4:49 pmRIC  Richmond Byrd Intl-AVL Asheville Regional
7h 19m1 stop Newark
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5:43 pm - 12:53 amAVL  Asheville Regional-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl
7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$384United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Asheville flights

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Asheville?

American Airlines ($361) and United Airlines ($369) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Asheville according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Key details for Richmond to Asheville flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$148
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
Flight from Richmond to Asheville

When to book flights from Richmond to Asheville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Asheville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Richmond to Asheville flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Richmond to Asheville usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Asheville Regional (AVL).

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to Asheville.

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

    Connecting flights from Richmond to Asheville most commonly pass through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 50% on the Richmond to Asheville route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $224 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $444, a difference of $220. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Richmond to Asheville?

    A nonstop flight from Richmond to Asheville takes 0h 00m, covering 323 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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.

  • Have flight prices from Richmond 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 $340 to $1,645. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Richmond to Asheville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 40m, compared with 4h 35m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

    Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Alamo
    · Budget
    · Thrifty
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    · Dollar

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

    Round-trip flights from Richmond to Asheville range from $273 to $447, with an average of $358 over the past 12 months. Anything below $273 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Richmond to Asheville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $224 - about $220 less than Thursday (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Asheville trip for October. Fares historically average $224 round-trip in that month - typically $332 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Richmond to Asheville

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Richmond (RIC)
Asheville (AVL)