Flying from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL): What you need to know
Minneapolis's main airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Check out your options for departing from here when booking your flights from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport flight.
Asheville is one hour ahead of Minneapolis. Asheville Regional Airport is located in Asheville, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Minneapolis to AVL.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) operate out of this terminal.
Choose from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport departing from MSP. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Allegiant Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MSP to AVL.
The journey from central Minneapolis to MSP takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% touch down on time at their destination.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Have a late flight from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near AVL and get cozy, quick:
Pick up an Asheville Regional Airport rental car and discover Asheville and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Thrifty and Ace Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport flight.
AVL is located at 61 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to central Asheville
Asheville Regional Airport to central Asheville is around 18 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
C$67 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport. Return flights start from C$133. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Minneapolis to AVL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). July is the busiest month to visit Asheville. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
When booking your Minneapolis to AVL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Asheville, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Asheville
Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Asheville Regional Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Asheville:
Your Asheville trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountain to Sea Trail and River Arts District.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Asheville, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 153 kilometres east to Charlotte to tick off its leading attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Asheville, Atlanta is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
