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$159+ Cheap flights from Charlottesville (CHO) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHO — LAX
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheap flight deals from Charlottesville to California

Cheapest flights from Charlottesville to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlottesville to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/285:16 pm
CHO
-
LAX
1 stop8h 39m
American Airlines
Mon 5/411:17 pm
LAX
-
CHO
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:05 am
CHO
-
LAX
1 stop10h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 5/27:44 pm
LAX
-
CHO
2 stops9h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:10 pm
CHO
-
LAX
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 8/247:54 pm
LAX
-
CHO
2 stops9h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/42:21 pm
CHO
-
LAX
1 stop9h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 6/610:35 pm
LAX
-
CHO
1 stop8h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/126:30 am
CHO
-
LAX
1 stop7h 16m
United Airlines
Thu 9/179:35 pm
LAX
-
CHO
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:00 am
CHO
-
LAX
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 6/19:25 pm
LAX
-
CHO
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:40 am
CHO
-
SMF
1 stop8h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 4/2011:59 pm
SMF
-
CHO
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1710:49 am
CHO
-
SFO
1 stop10h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 4/1911:52 pm
SFO
-
CHO
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/291:27 pm
CHO
-
LAS
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 5/411:41 pm
LAS
-
CHO
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/186:40 am
CHO
-
SAN
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 4/2512:55 pm
SAN
-
CHO
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:07 pm
CHO
-
SFO
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 4/2811:59 pm
SFO
-
CHO
2 stops12h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/293:38 pm
CHO
-
SFO
2 stops11h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 5/411:59 pm
SFO
-
CHO
2 stops10h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$379

Find flight deals from Charlottesville to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Charlottesville to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 17, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$487
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From Charlottesville Albemarle to California
One-way flight from Charlottesville Albemarle to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlottesville to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlottesvilleLos Angeles

CHO - LAX

CHOLAX

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 4/30

8:23 pm-1:04 am

1 stop7h 41m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

2:10 pm-12:38 am

1 stop7h 28m

$317

CharlottesvilleLos Angeles

CHO - LAX

CHOLAX

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 5/6

5:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

11:20 pm-9:58 am

1 stop7h 38m

$317

CharlottesvilleLos Angeles

CHO - LAX

CHOLAX

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 5/7

2:55 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

12:15 am-9:53 am

1 stop6h 38m

$317

CharlottesvilleLos Angeles

CHO - LAX

CHOLAX

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 5/7

10:45 am-5:13 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

11:20 pm-9:58 am

1 stop7h 38m

$317

CharlottesvilleLos Angeles

CHO - LAX

CHOLAX

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 4/28

6:05 am-1:42 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

7:44 pm-8:39 am

2 stops9h 55m

$322

CharlottesvilleLos Angeles

CHO - LAX

CHOLAX

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 9/12

6:30 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 16m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 9/17

9:35 pm-9:26 am

1 stop8h 51m

$348

CharlottesvilleLas Vegas

CHO - LAS

CHOLAS

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 5/16

5:08 am-9:12 am

1 stop7h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/23

7:00 am-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$369

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 4/18

3:38 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 12m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

6:40 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$369

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 4/17

6:40 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/20

11:59 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 01m

$369

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 5/4

8:23 pm-1:16 am

1 stop7h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

9:30 pm-9:58 am

1 stop9h 28m

$369

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Best time to book a flight from Charlottesville to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlottesville to California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to California (average of $77). Flying from Charlottesville to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $169). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated March 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Charlottesville to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Charlottesville to California?

    Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), located 7.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Charlottesville to California.

  • How long is the flight from Charlottesville to California?

    A quick flight from Charlottesville to California can take about 7h 41m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $317. Charlottesville and California are separated by a distance of 2232 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charlottesville to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $138. Users have also found prices from $138 and $154 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Charlottesville to California?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Charlottesville to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Charlottesville to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Charlottesville to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Charlottesville to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Charlottesville to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlottesville to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charlottesville to California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to California (average of $77). Flying from Charlottesville to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $169). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Charlottesville to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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