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Cheapest round-trip
$253
Overall average: $498
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SFO - AVL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$130
Typical prices: $254-$444
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Mon 12/15
SFO - AVL • 2 stops
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Delta
Cheapest • from $259 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Asheville (SFO-AVL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Asheville

Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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8:48 am - 8:23 pmSFO-AVL
8h 35m1 stop
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2:25 pm - 1:24 pmAVL-SFO
25h 59m2 stops
$253Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 10
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9:30 pm - 9:23 amSFO-AVL
8h 53m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:36 amAVL-SFO
7h 36m1 stop
$259Delta
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Jan 12
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6:00 am - 5:23 pmSFO-AVL
8h 23m1 stop
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2:25 pm - 1:24 pmAVL-SFO
25h 59m2 stops
$265Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Tue, Jan 13
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6:00 am - 5:23 pmSFO-AVL
8h 23m1 stop
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5:53 pm - 9:49 pmAVL-SFO
30h 56m2 stops
$274Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Jan 11
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6:00 am - 5:23 pmSFO-AVL
8h 23m1 stop
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8:20 am - 1:18 pmAVL-SFO
31h 58m2 stops
$282Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Fri, Jan 9
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6:00 am - 5:23 pmSFO-AVL
8h 23m1 stop
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2:25 pm - 1:31 pmAVL-SFO
26h 06m2 stops
$283Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Jan 5
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6:00 am - 5:23 pmSFO-AVL
8h 23m1 stop
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1:32 pm - 5:59 pmAVL-SFO
55h 27m2 stops
$286Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Wed, Jan 7
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6:00 am - 5:23 pmSFO-AVL
8h 23m1 stop
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10:46 am - 8:03 amAVL-SFO
24h 17m2 stops
$287Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Tue, Jan 6
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6:00 am - 5:23 pmSFO-AVL
8h 23m1 stop
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10:36 am - 3:06 pmAVL-SFO
31h 30m2 stops
$291Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Thu, Jan 8
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6:00 am - 5:23 pmSFO-AVL
8h 23m1 stop
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9:00 am - 7:19 pmAVL-SFO
37h 19m2 stops
$306Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Asheville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Asheville?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Asheville is August, where tickets cost $339 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $763 and $553 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Asheville, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$130
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Asheville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Asheville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Asheville

  • What is the carry-on policy for flights from San Francisco to Asheville?

    America and Delta Air Lines allow Economy passengers to board with one carry-on bag and one personal item from SFO to AVL. American Airlines allows a maximum dimension of 22 x 14 x 9 inches for your carry-on bag with a weight limit of 40 lb and 18 x 14 x 8 inches for your personal item. Delta Air Lines allows a maximum of 22 x 14 x 9 inches for your carry-on bag and 17 x 13 x 9 inches for your personal item.

  • Can a minor fly unaccompanied from San Francisco to Asheville?

    American Airlines offer unaccompanied minor service for children aged 5 to 14 years traveling from SFO to AVL for a fee. Minors aged 8 to 14 can travel unaccompanied on connecting flights. Your child must arrive for check-in at least 2 hours before departure. Your minor must also provide several documents before the departure. They include a birth certificate or passport to ascertain the child’s age and a government-issued ID for the accompanying adult, which should state their current address, telephone number. You must also provide details of receiving adults such as name, phone number and address.

  • Which airlines offer accessible services from San Francisco to Asheville?

    American, Delta, and United Airlines traveling on SFO to AVL routes provide accessible services to passengers with special needs. They get assisted when they are boarding, navigating, and deplaning. Those with reduced mobility have wheelchair assistance and accessible seating options. They also provide assistance to low-vision and hard-of-hearing passengers.

  • Which cities are served by Asheville International Airport?

    AVL serves several cities, including Fletcher, Black Mountain, and Weaverville. Transport options to these cities include the bus and taxis. You can use the Asheville Transit System S3 bus with a 3-hour interval or a taxi to Fletcher, bus line 170 to Black Mountain, and Asheville Transit System S3 to Weaverville.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Asheville was $130 for a one-way ticket and $253 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Asheville from San Francisco?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Asheville.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Asheville are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $449 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 $502 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Asheville from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Asheville

  • When flying United from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), you can upgrade from economy to business- or first-class upon availability. You can upgrade by using your frequent flyer miles or adding some cash.
  • Several airlines traveling from SFO to AVL have a one-stop layover en route. Some of the common destinations include Atlanta (ATL) by Delta, Denver (DEN) by Allegiant Air, Dallas (DFW) by American Airlines, Charlotte Douglas (CLT) by American Airlines, Chicago (ORD) by United, and Newark Liberty (EWR) by United.
  • Asheville Transit System S3 bus on the New Airport RD at Airport Park Dr connects AVL to downtown Asheville. The bus commutes at 3 hours intervals. Taxis are also available on demand in the ground transportation area of the airport.
  • SFO is the hub for Alaska and United Airlines. Consider using United Airlines from SFO, since terminal 3 of the airport exclusively operates its domestic flights, saving you time.
  • You can travel with your pet from SFO to AVL using American Airlines. You must comfortably fit your pet inside a soft-sided collapsible kennel that is small enough to fit under a seat. The maximum kennel dimensions the airline allows is 18 x 11 x 11 inches. The combined weight of your pet and kennel cannot exceed 20 lb.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 8011 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

10.0 ExcellentHartaj, Nov 2025LGA - RDU
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Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

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.

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

My flight was delayed about three hours. I got home at 3:30 in the morning very bad experience.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

Did not get any refreshments. Crew was very nice but limited. Small seats

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.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

Very crowded flight but what can you expect these days?? Crew was accommodating.

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

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