SAN - AVL

$253 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Asheville

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Asheville departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Asheville

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Asheville, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Asheville, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 23% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Asheville (SAN-AVL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Asheville

Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:14 am - 4:02 pmSAN-AVL
27h 48m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:40 pmAVL-SAN
11h 40m1 stop
$253Multiple Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Mar 12
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:54 pmSAN-AVL
6h 54m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:38 amAVL-SAN
7h 53m1 stop
$274United Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 4:02 pmSAN-AVL
19h 02m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:40 pmAVL-SAN
11h 40m1 stop
$275Multiple Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Mar 12
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:54 pmSAN-AVL
6h 54m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:51 am - 8:33 pmAVL-SAN
11h 42m2 stops
$279United Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 9:18 amSAN-AVL
7h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:13 pm - 11:35 pmAVL-SAN
8h 22m1 stop
$297Delta
Find Deal
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 31
American Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 8:12 amSAN-AVL
7h 07m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 9:38 pmAVL-SAN
8h 19m2 stops
$351American Airlines
Find Deal
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
American Airlines Logo
12:11 pm - 11:51 pmSAN-AVL
8h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 8:52 pmAVL-SAN
8h 22m1 stop
$359American Airlines
Find Deal
Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 22
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 9:23 amSAN-AVL
7h 53m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:57 pm - 6:20 pmAVL-SAN
7h 23m1 stop
$389Delta
Find Deal
Tue, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 10:43 amSAN-AVL
34h 44m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:33 pm - 12:47 pmAVL-SAN
26h 14m3 stops
$503Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 10:50 amSAN-AVL
21h 25m3 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 12:07 amAVL-SAN
12h 29m2 stops
$539Alaska Airlines
Find Deal

Everything you should know

Top airlines
United Airlines
Cheapest • from $274 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 24% price drop
October
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Cheapest round-trip
$253
Overall average: $597
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/13Mon 11/17
SAN - AVL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$290
Typical prices: $279-$1,065
United Airlines
Tue 12/2
SAN - AVL • 1 stop
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Asheville!
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Asheville flights

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

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

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

When flying from San Diego to Asheville, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Asheville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Asheville is September, where tickets cost $324 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $597 and $548 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Asheville, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$253
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Asheville

When to book flights from San Diego to Asheville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Asheville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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 San Diego to Asheville

  • Can I bring my pet on the flight from San Diego to Asheville?

    Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines all have pet policies. Southwest Airlines allows small, vaccinated dogs and cats in the cabin for a fee. United Airlines permits certain pets in the cabin and others as checked baggage or cargo. Delta Air Lines allows small dogs, cats, and household birds in the cabin, as well as pets as checked baggage or cargo.

  • Do the airlines provide services for children?

    All three airlines offer services for children. Southwest Airlines provides activity packs for children, while United Airlines offers United Kids, which includes in-flight entertainment, meals, and priority boarding for children traveling alone. Delta Air Lines offers Delta Sky Kids, featuring movies, games, and special meals for children.

  • What are the transportation options from the airport to the city?

    In San Diego, you can use taxis, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, or public transportation, including buses and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) trolley. In Asheville, you can choose from taxis, ride-sharing services, or the Asheville Regional Airport shuttle service. Check the respective websites or apps for specific companies operating in each location.

  • Do the airlines accommodate special dietary requirements?

    Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines offer special meals to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences. Passengers can request these meals during the booking process or by contacting the airlines' customer service. It's advisable to make the request in advance to ensure availability and proper arrangement for your specific dietary needs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Asheville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Asheville was $290 for a one-way ticket and $253 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Diego to Asheville. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Asheville?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Asheville?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Asheville are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $407 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 $490 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Asheville.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Asheville from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and AVL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

  • When searching for flights from San Diego (SAN) to Asheville (AVL), consider the ticket classes various airlines offer. Southwest Airlines offers a single-class system, providing all passengers with a consistent experience. United Airlines offers Economy, Economy Plus, and United First, allowing passengers to choose the level of comfort and amenities they desire. Delta Air Lines offers Basic Economy, Main Cabin, Delta Comfort+, and Delta One, catering to different budget and comfort preferences.
  • Each airline offers unique amenities to enhance your travel experience. Southwest Airlines provides complimentary snacks and beverages, while United Airlines offers in-flight entertainment systems and Wi-Fi on select flights. Delta Air Lines offers Delta Studio, a collection of movies, TV shows, and music accessible on personal devices, along with Wi-Fi and power outlets on many flights.
  • If you're concerned about carbon emissions, consider airlines that prioritize sustainability. Southwest Airlines actively seeks to reduce its carbon footprint through fuel efficiency and investments in sustainable aviation fuel. United Airlines is committed to carbon neutrality by investing in carbon offset projects and promoting sustainable practices. Delta Air Lines aims to become carbon-neutral and invests in sustainable aviation fuels and carbon offset projects.
  • Some flights from San Diego to Asheville may include layovers at connecting airports. Check the duration and location of the layovers when comparing flight options. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines offer flights with layovers at various airports, such as Dallas, Chicago, Denver, and Atlanta. Layovers can provide an opportunity to explore new cities or break up a long journey.
  • Familiarize yourself with the baggage policies of each airline before booking your flight. Southwest Airlines allows two checked bags for free, with certain size and weight restrictions. United Airlines offers different baggage allowances based on the ticket class and loyalty status. Delta Air Lines also has varying baggage allowances depending on the ticket class and loyalty program, with fees for additional or oversized bags.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Diego to Asheville

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Asheville. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Asheville? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7992 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
Read more Delta reviews

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Typically flights with AA are good. The staff are pleasant, welcoming, and efficient.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

We had 3 flights. 1 & 2 were on the same plane but we had to de-board just to re-board 30 mins later. That may have been due to a crew change though. Our 3rd flight had a couple “maintenance” issues that held us up. They were quickly resolved but it took forever for someone to bring the paperwork needed so we could leave. Apparently there was a computer glitch so a driver had to bring a physical copy. It delayed us about 1 1/2 hrs. The flights themselves were smooth & no problems. For boarding, I don’t know why they don’t start with the back of the plane & move forward. It would eliminate the back up from people trying to find their seats & put their bags in the overhead bins. Unless you’re on an overseas flight, there is no food, you get a beverage & either a small bag of pretzels or a biscuit cookie. Take your own food or snacks of you want something more.

The actual trip was fine, however, the changes made to our flights and the layovers were had to endure were awful.

Most things were ok but the main problem was the cabin staff; they were very abrupt and not very friendly. They were busy and often rushed, snatching drinks off people before finished and bossing them about.

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

We fly American Airlines quite a bit. And we always fly business class when traveling internationally. We were a bit disappointed with the comfort of this particular plane as well as the entertainment options.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Diego to Asheville

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car rentals and package deals with KAYAK.