Flying from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to Washington DC: what you need to know
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Charlottesville (the location of Charlottesville Albemarle Airport).
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the most traveled route, with 38 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from CHO to IAD is with United at 20:15. Choose the first departure with United at 06:25 if you want to get going early.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from CHO to Washington DC. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like summer and spring break.
You can book a nonstop flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Washington DC that lands at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Take to the skies with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Washington DC.
Once you've booked flight tickets from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Washington DC, get your documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're flying within United States. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.
CHO is about 16 kilometres from central Charlottesville. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to Washington DC
C$330 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Washington DC. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$344. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from CHO to Washington DC by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Washington DC is July. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 43 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Washington DC, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near DCA:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The centre of Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). After your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Washington DC has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 51 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near IAD. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from CHO to Washington DC at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Washington DC
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Washington DC while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Washington DC, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Washington DC for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from CHO to Washington DC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Washington DC right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Washington DC:
White House Historical Association and The White House are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Washington DC must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Mall.
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