Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 53 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. Washington DC and Charlottesville have the same timezone — UTC-4.
Take your pick of 151 weekly flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. The 06:25 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take between IAD and CHO. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:15 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to see the sights in Charlottesville — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the IAD - CHO route are:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
LaGuardia Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from IAD to CHO, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't required since you're traveling within United States. As long as you have another form of identification, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is C$322. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$329. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap flight tickets from IAD to CHO by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Use filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC, Washington Dulles International Airport can be reached in about 51 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
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Arriving at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CHO instead:
Getting from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to central Charlottesville
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Charlottesville. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 7 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Charlottesville in February.
The warmest month in Charlottesville is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from IAD to CHO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Charlottesville
Start your Charlottesville trip right by finding the perfect stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from IAD to CHO, explore our range of hotel options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. University of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and St. Anne’s-Belfield School are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Charlottesville itinerary.
Complete your Charlottesville trip with hotels and a car rental
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