Flying from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO): What you need to know
Orlando and Charlottesville (where Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Orlando to CHO.
Peak months like March or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is around 19 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Orlando International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving Orlando International Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
You can reach SFB from the centre of Orlando in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Orlando Sanford International Airport the day before your Orlando to CHO flight:
Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
Consider staying in a hotel near CHO if you have a late flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
The address for CHO is 100 Bowen Loop.
Getting from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to central Charlottesville
From Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, central Charlottesville is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
$236 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. A return flight starts at $437. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Orlando to CHO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO). November is the busiest month to visit Charlottesville. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
Lock in a Orlando to CHO plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Charlottesville to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Charlottesville
Start your Charlottesville trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Charlottesville isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you won't want to miss include Jefferson School African American Heritage Centre, The Looking Glass Immersive Art Experience and University of Virginia.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Charlottesville, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey around 209 kilometres northeast to Baltimore to check off its popular sights. From National Aquarium to Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Washington DC is another standout destination in the United States and is around 153 kilometres northeast of Charlottesville. No journey is complete without visiting Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
