Allegiant is adding flights from Phoenix to this summer getaway. Here's how to get a deal
This spring, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will get new flights to a popular travel destination often nicknamed "the Paris of the South."
Allegiant Air announced on Monday it would launch new nonstop flights between Sky Harbor and Asheville, North Carolina, starting May 26. It's one of eight new routes across the U.S. that Allegiant will roll out in 2023.
Asheville is a new route for Sky Harbor. It has service to Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina.
Introductory fares for the Phoenix-Asheville flights start at $69 one way. Seat assignments, carry-on bags and other options cost extra.
"Phoenix is an incredible addition for travelers," Lew Bleiweis, president and CEO of Asheville Regional Airport, said in a statement about the new route. "We look forward to welcoming more visitors from Phoenix to our mountains, and to seeing many of our region’s travelers make their way to the Arizona desert."
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What is Asheville, N.C., best known for?
Asheville is one of the South's key cultural and culinary hotspots. It's best known as the home of the Biltmore Estate, George Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre retreat anchored by a 250-room French Renaissance castle. The city also has a thriving arts scene including the River Arts District, a hub for studios based in former warehouses, and is beloved for its theater, music and museums.
Asheville is a short drive from the Blue Ridge Mountains and is a gateway to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a 469-mile drive spanning North Carolina and Virginia that offers stunning views of the mountains and countryside. The Blue Ridge Parkway drew nearly 16 million visitors in 2021, making it the most visited National Park Service site.
Asheville's outdoor activities and its acclaimed dining and beer scene helped secure it a place on Travel + Leisure's list of the 50 best places to travel in 2023.
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When will the Allegiant Phoenix-Asheville flights begin?
The first Phoenix-Asheville flight is scheduled to take off on May 26. Allegiant will offer flights between the cities twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays.
How to get cheap fares to Asheville, N.C.
Allegiant is offering introductory rates as low as $69 one way for certain dates.
We found $69 flights from Phoenix to Asheville for June 2, 5, 9 and 16; July 14 and 28; Aug. 18 and 25; Sept. 15 and 22; Oct. 13 and 20; and Nov. 3. We found $69 flights from Asheville to Phoenix for June 2, 5, 12 and 19; July 17 and 31; Aug. 21 and 28; Sept. 18 and 25; Oct. 16 and 23; and Nov. 6.
Seats and dates are limited and the low fares are not available on all flights, according to Allegiant. Flights must be purchased by Tuesday, Feb. 21, for travel by Nov. 13. Baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply.
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