Cheap Flights from Asheville (AVL) to Charlotte Douglas (CLT)

Widely popular for its liberal, upbeat artsy atmosphere, Asheville is consistently ranked one of the top tourist destinations in the United States. The famous travel series Frommers has deemed it a must-see vacation spot; North Carolina’s home of the U.S. National Climatic Data Center has garnered a number of nicknames that demonstrate its worth in the tourism industry.

Charlotte -- The Hornet’s Nest -- is a short, 100-mile trip to the East; United Airlines and US Airways are the primary carriers that offer direct, non-stop flights from Asheville to Charlotte. The route is also provided by Continental Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The destination is much larger and sprawled out, thus encapsulating the big city scene that many residents of Asheville are looking for on their vacation.

Your arrival at Asheville Regional

Found at the intersection of Interstates 26 and 40 not far from the small town of Fletcher; Asheville Regional is the main airport serving the region of Western North Carolina. Owned and operated by the city, the airfield saw a record number of passengers move through its terminal in 2014, with the figure totaling to just over ¾ million!

At an 11.5% growth rate, this is one of the biggest year-to-year increases for any airport in the country. The Asheville Regional facility is compact, spanning an area of just under 1,000 acres. Given the tourist hub it serves, visitors can expect world-class services and features while waiting in the terminal; the latter underwent a major, $18 million renovation to the Guest Services center, baggage carousel, and airport security upgrades.

Tips for your trip to The QC

Charlotte’s tourist industry may not be as well recognized as Asheville’s, but the city has indeed made significant improvements to ensure this is no longer the case!

A few local attractions you will want to check into are the Hendrix Motorsports Complex, BB&T Ballpark, North Carolina Music Factory, Wing Haven Garden and Bird Sanctuary, and beautiful Lake Norman.

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