Cheap Flight Deals From San Francisco (SJC) to Asheville (AVL) Starting at $152

San Francisco International Airport Information

The San Francisco International Airport (Highway 101 near the junction of Highway 380) is the primary commercial passenger airport serving San Francisco and the surrounding areas. The airport hosts most international and domestic airlines offering cheap flights from San Francisco. You can also use Orbitz.com to book an alternate flight out of Oakland International Airport (1 Oakland Drive, Oakland) or San Jose International Airport (2065 Airport Boulevard, San Jose).

Parking at San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International's parking garages are a 10-minute walk or less from the gates, and there is free shuttle service from the long-term lots. Parking costs anywhere from $18 to $38 per day, depending on the option you choose. If you've used Orbitz.com to book your discount flights, you may have saved enough to justify spending the extra money to use the airport's valet parking service.

Ground Transportation Information

A taxi, limousine or shared-ride van to the airport will cost anywhere from $17 to $40. Factor in plenty of extra travel time for the 13-mile ride, as rush-hour traffic can be brutal. You can also use the public BART system or the SamTrans public bus service, both of which will cost you less than $10. Don't forget to use Orbitz.com before you leave to book a rental car in your destination city.

Restaurant Options at the Airport

The San Francisco airport has roughly 50 eateries where you can grab a coffee or have a light meal. Most of the restaurants and cafes are located within the terminals past the security checkpoint, but there are a few restaurants before you reach the security gates. Have a great flight to your final destination, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com the next time you're looking for cheap flights from San Francisco.

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.