Travelling from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO): What you need to know
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is located in Charlottesville. The city runs on the UTC-5 timezone and is three hours ahead of San Diego.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from San Diego to CHO.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from San Diego International Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
The distance from San Diego's city centre to CLD is roughly 48 kilometres. Take into account transport options and potential delays when planning the fastest route to the airport.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to CHO flight:
Flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 88% of them touching down as expected.
About Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CHO:
You'll find CHO at 100 Bowen Loop.
Getting from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to central Charlottesville
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Charlottesville. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is $361. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $572. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from San Diego to CHO, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Charlottesville. November is when most people book flights from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your San Diego to CHO plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Charlottesville, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Charlottesville
Once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Charlottesville:
Jefferson School African American Heritage Centre and The Looking Glass Immersive Art Experience are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Charlottesville must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to University of Virginia.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Charlottesville, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 209 kilometres northeast to Baltimore to check off its leading attractions. From National Aquarium to Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Washington DC is another well-known 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.
