Cheap Flights from ORD to AVL: When to Fly from Chicago to Asheville

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORD to AVL are

• January 1st to May 6th (except the week of March 19th)
• August 13th to September 23rd (except the week of August 27th)
• October 29th to November 18th (except the week of November 5th)
• December 3rd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ORD to AVL is late January. Prices can be as high as $584 for Friday flights during late July, or as low as $263 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Asheville

Flying from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Asheville, NC (AVL) will usually cost between $263 to $362 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $263. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $356. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $93 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $266 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORD to AVL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ORD to AVL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ORD to AVL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.31, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $49 (15%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $268. Return trip prices are from the AVL to ORD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORD to AVL can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 57 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ORD to AVL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Asheville Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 536 miles or 863 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ORD to AVL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORD to AVL flight is about 1 hour 57 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and Asheville, NC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 87 available flights from ORD to AVL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ORD to AVL tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 22% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 38% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave AVL heading for ORD about 6 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Asheville, NC is about 5 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 6 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.