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$135 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Asheville

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$292
Overall average: $528
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/19Mon 4/27
SFO - AVL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$135
Typical prices: $240-$397
JetBlue
Fri 5/1
SFO - AVL • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $309 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Asheville. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Minneapolis (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $295 (round-trip)
Dallas (DFW)
Shortest trip • 7h 03m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 28% price drop
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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

Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 27
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11:16 pm - 10:19 pm
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AVL
20h 03m
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8:30 am - 12:27 am
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SFO
18h 57m
1 stop
$292Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
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11:51 am - 3:38 pm
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24h 47m
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8:30 am - 8:18 am
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26h 48m
1 stop
$302Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 7
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12:31 pm - 10:53 pm
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7h 22m
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5:22 pm - 10:04 pm
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7h 42m
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$309American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:00 am - 10:25 pm
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13h 25m
2 stops
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8:30 am - 12:27 am
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SFO
18h 57m
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$313Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Apr 3
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12:31 pm - 10:53 pm
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AVL
7h 22m
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4:43 pm - 11:44 pm
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SFO
10h 01m
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$314American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 16
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5:20 am - 4:42 pm
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AVL
8h 22m
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5:22 pm - 11:09 pm
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SFO
8h 47m
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$319American Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Thu, May 14
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12:30 am - 12:14 pm
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AVL
8h 44m
1 stop
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6:59 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 00m
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$324American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 19
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6:00 am - 4:15 pm
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AVL
7h 15m
1 stop
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5:45 am - 11:48 am
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SFO
9h 03m
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$334Delta
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
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7:32 pm - 5:56 pm
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AVL
19h 24m
1 stop
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6:46 pm - 2:55 pm
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SFO
23h 09m
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$340Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
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2:47 pm - 5:48 pm
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24h 01m
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10:00 am - 9:39 pm
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14h 39m
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$342Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 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 April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $813 and $528 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 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$135
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $135 for a one-way ticket and $292 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 $417 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 $488 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 8242 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

4.0 OkayJahmes, Feb 2026
LAX - MCO
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

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?

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Worst experience ever. Flight could not land in Charlotte for what we were told was a ground stop. Had to be diverted to Raleigh to refuel. Strangely during ground stop, our connecting flight had no issue taking off on time causing us to miss our flight. We were told there were no other flights that day to our final destination and that two days out was the next one. The only flights to get us there were from Chicago the next morning. Completely opposite direction but it was a direct flight. So we get flown to Chicago and have to find a hotel in our own dime. The flight in the morning was also delayed. Thankfully only a short time. The non too of all this, our luggage did not arrive by the time we were there. Communication was terrible, through the entire trip. Complete incompetence. Will never fly American again.

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

American has been able to implement an algorithm that makes it possible for nearly every one of my evening flights to be late. Congratulations!

This was a horrible experience. I’ve experienced several delays at this point and still not home. I was supposed to be home by 8:30 last night and here I sit at 7 am on a plane STILL unable to go home because of American Airlines.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

Tell the crew (when boarding) to yell at the imbeciles blocking us from walking up to scan. I promise everyone crowds around and half of us (most the time I’m group 4) have to push our way through. Your staff is awesome, the public - not so much-

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