Flying from Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Columbus's main airports, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Explore the options for booking a flight from Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) taking off from either of these.
Columbus and Asheville (where Asheville Regional Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch on arrival.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Columbus to AVL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The journey from central Columbus to CMH takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometers in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near John Glenn Columbus International Airport:
Of all flights leaving John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 79.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
LCK is around 26 kilometers from central Columbus. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick back before your Columbus to AVL flight at a hotel near Rickenbacker International Airport. Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
66.14% of flights leaving Rickenbacker International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Book a hotel near AVL if you have a late flight from Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up an Asheville Regional Airport rental car and explore Asheville and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Thrifty and Ace Rent a Car are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport flight.
You'll find AVL at 61 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to central Asheville
Central Asheville is roughly 18 kilometers from Asheville Regional Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
$123 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport. A return flight starts from $218. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Columbus to AVL if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Affordable Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Columbus to AVL.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Asheville. July is when most people book flights from Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Columbus to AVL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Asheville, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Asheville
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Asheville right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Asheville Regional Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountain to Sea Trail and River Arts District are top sights which should feature on every Asheville itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Asheville, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 153 kilometers east to Charlotte to check off its popular sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, head for Atlanta, about 257 kilometers south-west of Asheville. Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.
