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Cheapest round-trip
$359
Typical prices: $379-$619
Delta
Wed 10/3Wed 10/10
SFO - AVL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$168
Typical prices: $268-$450
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/17
SFO - AVL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Asheville. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $425 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Asheville (SFO-AVL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Asheville

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
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9:55 pm - 9:14 amSFO  San Francisco-AVL Asheville Regional
8h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:02 pm - 11:56 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-SFO San Francisco
8h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$359Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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10:03 pm - 8:26 amSFO  San Francisco-AVL Asheville Regional
7h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:02 pm - 11:07 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-SFO San Francisco
8h 05m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$359American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27
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11:30 pm - 10:11 amSFO  San Francisco-AVL Asheville Regional
7h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:39 pm - 11:56 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-SFO San Francisco
9h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$369United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 24
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5:30 am - 3:21 pmSFO  San Francisco-AVL Asheville Regional
6h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:06 pm - 11:06 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-SFO San Francisco
10h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$369American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
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6:12 am - 4:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-AVL Asheville Regional
7h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:02 pm - 11:24 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-SFO San Francisco
8h 22m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$369American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
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3:11 pm - 8:48 pmSFO  San Francisco-AVL Asheville Regional
26h 37m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:07 pm - 8:13 amAVL  Asheville Regional-SFO San Francisco
13h 06m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$372Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 24
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7:11 pm - 10:04 pmSFO  San Francisco-AVL Asheville Regional
23h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:48 pm - 12:14 amAVL  Asheville Regional-SFO San Francisco
32h 26m2 stops Orlando Sanford Intl Denver Intl
$377Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 20
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11:30 pm - 9:16 amSFO  San Francisco-AVL Asheville Regional
6h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:17 pm - 11:56 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-SFO San Francisco
7h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$379Delta
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 15
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9:55 pm - 9:16 amSFO  San Francisco-AVL Asheville Regional
8h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:17 pm - 11:56 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-SFO San Francisco
7h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$379Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 10
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11:30 pm - 10:06 amSFO  San Francisco-AVL Asheville Regional
7h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:39 pm - 12:50 amAVL  Asheville Regional-SFO San Francisco
10h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$479United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Asheville flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Francisco to Asheville with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Asheville?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Asheville start at $359. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $379 to $619. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $359 on Delta.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Asheville, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 15% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Asheville at $374 round-trip.
  • December ($998) and June ($606) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 166% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from San Francisco to Asheville the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Asheville are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for San Francisco to Asheville flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$168
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Asheville

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Your San Francisco to Asheville flight questions, answered

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

  • 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.

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

    Flights from San Francisco to Asheville usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Asheville Regional (AVL).

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Asheville:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 8% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the San Francisco to Asheville route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $409 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $562, a difference of $153. 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 expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Asheville flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 32% above the route average of $486. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Asheville?

    A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Asheville takes 0h 00m, covering 2,199 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 $359 to $3,003. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Asheville are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $356, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 30m, compared with 7h 38m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 38m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Asheville?

    Asheville is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • 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 San Francisco to Asheville flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Asheville range from $379 to $619, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $379 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking San Francisco 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 Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $409 - about $153 less than Monday (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Asheville trip for January. Fares historically average $374 round-trip in that month - typically $624 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • 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.

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