Asheville, North Carolina, ranks as the top U.S. destination that combines vibrant fall foliage with low-cost flights, with average roundtrip fares near $170 and a 10 percent year-over-year decline. The ranking used more than 500,000 domestic and international airfare data points collected between June 15 and Aug. 1. Leaves begin changing in Asheville's highest peaks in late September and move to lower elevations over about six weeks, and the local tourism board provides a fall color report. Scenic drives west through towns such as Sylva and Waynesville offer additional foliage views. Boston, Burlington (Vermont), and the Adirondacks also rank highly for affordable fall foliage travel.
The North Carolina city of Asheville is the best destination in the country for combining gorgeous views of changing leaves with low-cost flights, according to a new report from the Dollar Flight Club. The city, nestled in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, has average roundtrip flights priced around $170, a 10 percent drop from last year. (To compile its list, Dollar Flight Club analyzed over 500,000 domestic and international airfare data points between June 15 and Aug. 1.)
"Fall foliage trips are trending earlier this year, and airfare is lining up to make them more accessible than ever," Jesse Neugarten, the CEO of Dollar Flight Club, said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure, adding Asheville's "mountain air, sweeping Blue Ridge views, and a surprisingly great food and drink scene make it a perfect mix of nature and culture."
In Asheville, the leaves begin to change in late September at the area's highest peaks. The color then gradually progresses to lower elevations over the following six weeks, according to Explore Asheville. The tourism board offers a fall color report to help travelers plan their trip. From there, leaf peepers can head west on a foliage-filled scenic road trip through towns like Sylva and Waynesville, where vibrant fall views meet small town charm.
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