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$139+ 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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHO — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$277
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$166
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$418
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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 May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/215:47 pmCHO - SFO
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/316:15 amSFO - CHO
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/282:39 pmCHO - SAN
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1012:45 pmSAN - CHO
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:41 amCHO - LAS
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Tue 6/312:55 amLAS - CHO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/30$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/215:05 amCHO - SFO
2 stops10h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/3110:00 pmSFO - CHO
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:30 pmCHO - FAT
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Sun 8/3110:50 pmFAT - CHO
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/30$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:52 amCHO - SAN
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Wed 6/116:15 amSAN - CHO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/28$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/33:05 pmCHO - SMF
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Wed 9/1012:25 pmSMF - CHO
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/30$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/2710:29 amCHO - SAN
1 stop10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/42:07 pmSAN - CHO
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/281:22 pmCHO - LAS
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/312:59 amLAS - CHO
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/132:08 pmCHO - FAT
2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/207:35 pmFAT - CHO
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/145:05 amCHO - BUR
2 stops13h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/206:52 pmBUR - CHO
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/241:22 pmCHO - SNA
1 stop10h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/317:55 amSNA - CHO
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$349

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

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Charlottesville

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 5/21

5:47 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

6:15 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$277

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 5/28

2:39 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

12:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$279

CharlottesvilleLas Vegas

CHO - LAS

CHOLAS

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 5/28

11:41 am-6:40 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/3

12:55 am-10:35 am

1 stop6h 40m

$283

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 5/21

5:05 am-12:32 pm

2 stops10h 27m

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

12:21 am-10:32 am

1 stop7h 11m

$296

CharlottesvilleFresno

CHO - FAT

CHOFAT

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 8/22

5:30 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 8/31

10:50 pm-10:59 am

1 stop9h 09m

$303

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 5/28

5:52 am-9:53 am

1 stop7h 01m

San Diego

Wed 6/11

6:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$303

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 9/3

3:05 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

12:25 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$309

CharlottesvilleLas Vegas

CHO - LAS

CHOLAS

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 5/28

1:22 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/3

12:59 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$314

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 5/28

1:22 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop8h 34m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

7:33 pm-8:27 am

2 stops9h 54m

$314

CharlottesvilleFresno

CHO - FAT

CHOFAT

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 9/13

2:08 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 9/20

7:35 pm-8:40 am

2 stops10h 05m

$349

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to California (average of $246). Flying from Charlottesville to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHO to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlottesville to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Charlottesville to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Charlottesville to California. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $166. Users have also found prices from $179 and $192 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Charlottesville Albemarle - San Diego, Charlottesville Albemarle - Los Angeles or Charlottesville Albemarle - San Francisco when deciding on the best route 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to California (average of $246). Flying from Charlottesville to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Charlottesville to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$261Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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