Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL): what you need to know
Leave enough time to catch your RDU to AVL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between RDU and AVL include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Right now, ₹ 14,414 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 21,113. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to AVL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to AVL.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RDU make it to their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
If you're getting in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near AVL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Asheville Regional Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Thrifty or Ace Rent a Car to explore Asheville and beyond.
Booking your ride from Asheville Regional Airport around one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to central Asheville
AVL is located at 61 Terminal Drive.
Asheville Regional Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Asheville. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Asheville in February.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport for July if you want to explore Asheville during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to AVL in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Asheville. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Around 161 kilometres east of Asheville, Charlotte is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
