Travelling from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Charlottesville (the location of Charlottesville Albemarle Airport).
To avoid rushing for your CHO to Philadelphia flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Charlottesville, CHO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near CHO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Philadelphia or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CHO land at their destination as scheduled 80.42% of the time.
You'll find CHO at 100 Bowen Loop.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to Philadelphia
$538 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Philadelphia flight. A return flight ticket right now is $591. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from CHO to Philadelphia. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Philadelphia. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Philadelphia's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from CHO to Philadelphia.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Central Philadelphia is located around 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Once your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Philadelphia has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near TTN. Unwind and get cosy after your CHO to Philadelphia flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, National or Enterprise and be off and running.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from TTN four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
The address for Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Philadelphia. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel rates are usually higher and attractions can get busy. Go to Philadelphia in low season if you want a quieter vibe.
Lock in a Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Philadelphia flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHO to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Philadelphia, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Independence Hall and Liberty Bell are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Philadelphia itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Boston is another essential stop in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No trip is complete without experiencing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
