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$189+ Cheap flights from Asheville to San Diego (AVL - SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AVL — SAN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Asheville Regional to San Diego are usually found in September or May, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Asheville to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Asheville (AVL) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$298
From Asheville Regional to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Asheville to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Asheville to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/254:25 pmAVL - SAN
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/299:26 pmSAN - AVL
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/61:38 pmAVL - SAN
2 stops37h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/228:00 amSAN - AVL
1 stop28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/114:19 pmAVL - SAN
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:15 amSAN - AVL
2 stops8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/136:30 amAVL - SAN
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/228:00 amSAN - AVL
1 stop28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:55 amAVL - SAN
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/226:48 amSAN - AVL
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2210:59 amAVL - SAN
2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/267:00 amSAN - AVL
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:00 amAVL - SAN
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/165:47 pmSAN - AVL
2 stops18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/61:38 pmAVL - SAN
2 stops37h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/248:11 amSAN - AVL
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$283

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Asheville to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Asheville to San Diego that are best for you.

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Asheville

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Tue 11/11

4:19 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 01m

San Diego

Sat 11/15

6:15 am-3:39 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$259

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Mon 10/13

6:30 am-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

San Diego

Wed 10/22

8:00 am-3:49 pm

1 stop28h 49m

$266

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Wed 10/22

10:59 am-8:25 pm

2 stops12h 26m

San Diego

Sun 10/26

7:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$279

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Tue 10/7

3:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Fri 10/24

9:48 pm-9:15 am

1 stop8h 27m

$297

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Tue 10/7

3:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Diego

Tue 10/21

10:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop7h 45m

$297

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Wed 10/22

6:23 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 51m

San Diego

Sun 10/26

9:48 pm-9:15 am

1 stop8h 27m

$297

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Tue 11/11

4:19 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Diego

Sun 11/16

6:15 am-3:38 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$299

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Mon 10/13

5:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop8h 56m

San Diego

Wed 10/22

1:16 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$299

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Fri 10/3

4:36 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$189

AshevilleSan Diego

AVL - SAN

AVLSAN

Asheville Regional

Fri 10/3

4:11 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$239

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Asheville to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Asheville to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Asheville to San Diego. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Asheville to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Asheville to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Asheville to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Asheville to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AVL to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Asheville to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Asheville to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Asheville to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Asheville to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Asheville to San Diego?

    There are many flights that can get you from Asheville to San Diego in 7h 01m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 1981 mi between Asheville and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Asheville to San Diego round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $263, was found to be the cheapest airline from Asheville to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Asheville to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Asheville to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Asheville to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Asheville to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Asheville to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Asheville to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Asheville to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Asheville to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Asheville to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Asheville to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Asheville to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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