Travelling from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, making San Francisco three hours behind Charlottesville.
Your CHO to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time like November? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charlottesville Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CHO and SFO include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Charlottesville Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 4,086. A round-trip ticket right now is R 6,003. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CHO to SFO if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Charlottesville Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CHO to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Charlottesville Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Charlottesville Airport (CHO)
CHO is located at 100 Bowen Loop.
When it comes to Charlottesville Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Charlottesville Airport from central Charlottesville, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near CHO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Charlottesville Airport to San Francisco International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Charlottesville Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SFO instead:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
Reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Charlottesville Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Francisco in March.
Before locking in your flight from Charlottesville Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHO to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Francisco, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its must-visit sights. From Winchester Mystery House to The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are key highlights.
