$273 Cheap flight deals from Austin (AUS) to Asheville (AVL)

Austin's Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you find a low fare on flights from Austin, Texas. Austin's airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, located five miles southeast of the city. The airport was built on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base, which closed in 1993. Domestic and international flights are provided by 10 different airlines, including JetBlue, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways.

Airport Parking Information

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport offers more than 10,000 parking spaces and complimentary shuttles. Parking is $3 per hour or up to $26 per day. Complimentary parking at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is provided to automobiles displaying Disabled Veteran, Congressional Medal of Honor, Former Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor Survivor, Legion of Valor, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart Recipient license plates.

Ground Transportation Information

If you would prefer not to leave your car at the airport, metered taxis are available to transport you to the airport. The minimum fare for taxi customers is $12.85. All taxis have a four-passenger maximum, not including children. Austin also has a bus system with a fare of $1, or you can pay $2 for an all-day pass. Orbitz.com can help you plan both your air travel and ground transportation.

Austin Airport Restaurants

There are many restaurant options available at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. It features small versions of acclaimed local restaurants and stores, such as Maudie's Tex-Mex, Waterloo Ice House, Amy's Ice Cream and Austin Java. There are often live bands to entertain bored travelers waiting for a flight. Keep checking Orbitz.com for discount flights from Austin.

Flying to Asheville

Need to go to Asheville in North Carolina? Let Orbitz.com search through its extensive database for the cheapest flights to Asheville. You may find a bargain on hotel and transportation packages as well, depending on the time of year and your budget. Travelers entering the city land at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), located nine miles south of the city in Fletcher. The airport mainly handles Delta, United Airlines, and US Airways.Orbitz.com maintains comprehensive flight listings for these and other airlines so you can find the best tickets.

Transportation from AVL

You have several options for traveling to your destination from the airport. Taxi services are available at $2.50 per mile starting with $2.50 on the meter. If you prefer to take a bus, the Asheville Transit Route 6 charges $1.00 per person. Orbitz.com also provides links to local rental car services, and the airport's proximity to I-26 gives easy access to the rest of Asheville.

Weather in Asheville

Asheville summer temperatures hover in the low-to-mid-80s, but can drop to the 60s. Winter temperatures, meanwhile, can drop to the mid-20s. Monthly precipitation remains mostly constant, with October being the driest month. Snowfall can occur in winter, but it does not remain on the ground for long.

What to Do in Asheville

Asheville is located in western North Carolina, near the foothills of the Appalachians. If you like hiking, you have over twenty hiking trails to explore. For more city-bound tourists, Asheville has a strong affinity with the arts. The Asheville Art Museum houses a varied collection of American art from the 20th century. If you book your flights to Asheville through Orbitz.com, the site will provide you with a list of hotels near tourist destinations.