Travelling from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO). Explore your options for taking off from San Diego International Airport (SAN) or McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), the city's main airports.
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is located in Charlottesville. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is three hours ahead of San Diego.
Your flight from San Diego to CHO won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near San Diego International Airport:
71.38% of flights that depart San Diego International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
On public transport, you can travel from central San Diego to CLD in around 2 hours 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your San Diego to CHO flight, stay in one of these hotels near McClellan-Palomar Airport:
About Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CHO instead:
The street address for CHO is 100 Bowen Loop.
Getting from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to central Charlottesville
Central Charlottesville is around 13 kilometres from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is R 3,555. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,713. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from San Diego to CHO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO). July is the busiest month to visit Charlottesville. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
Book a San Diego to CHO plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Charlottesville to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Charlottesville
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Charlottesville right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from San Diego to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Charlottesville when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Jefferson School African American Heritage Centre followed by The Looking Glass Immersive Art Experience and University of Virginia.
Explore more of the United States
Baltimore is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Charlottesville. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
Washington DC is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Charlottesville. No trip is complete without dropping by Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House.
