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$220+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHO — LAX
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/185:38 pm
CHO
-
SFO
1 stop9h 19m
Delta
Mon 9/2111:30 pm
SFO
-
CHO
1 stop8h 48m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 9/812:00 pm
CHO
-
LAS
1 stop9h 13m
Delta
Sat 9/126:00 am
LAS
-
CHO
1 stop6h 37m
Delta
Deal found 7/28$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 10/155:00 am
CHO
-
SAN
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 10/201:11 pm
SAN
-
CHO
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 9/42:03 pm
CHO
-
LAX
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Mon 9/79:35 pm
LAX
-
CHO
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 8/272:40 pm
CHO
-
RNO
1 stop10h 18m
Delta
Mon 8/3111:08 pm
RNO
-
CHO
1 stop9h 24m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 12/22:37 pm
CHO
-
ONT
1 stop9h 09m
Delta
Sun 12/611:10 pm
ONT
-
CHO
1 stop9h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/25$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/196:25 am
CHO
-
LAS
2 stops10h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2211:57 pm
LAS
-
CHO
1 stop6h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 11/610:44 am
CHO
-
SAN
2 stops9h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 11/146:50 am
SAN
-
CHO
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/252:40 pm
CHO
-
RNO
2 stops11h 07m
Delta
Mon 8/3111:08 pm
RNO
-
CHO
1 stop9h 24m
Delta
Deal found 7/28$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/252:03 pm
CHO
-
RNO
2 stops12h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 8/315:35 pm
RNO
-
CHO
2 stops13h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/278:12 am
CHO
-
SNA
2 stops10h 53m
American Airlines
Sun 8/307:42 pm
SNA
-
CHO
2 stops11h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/52:36 pm
CHO
-
LAS
1 stop6h 37m
Delta
Thu 10/1512:45 am
LAS
-
CHO
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$399

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 July 29, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$379
(Delta)

One-way from

$220
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$457
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlottesville to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2026.
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

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 11/5

8:05 pm-1:29 am

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 11/8

1:50 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$379

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 9/9

2:33 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

5:22 am-5:45 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$379

CharlottesvilleLas Vegas

CHO - LAS

CHOLAS

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 10/5

5:38 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/16

11:45 pm-11:14 am

1 stop8h 29m

$379

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 9/1

6:45 am-11:25 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

9:30 pm-9:51 am

1 stop9h 21m

$379

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 9/25

12:16 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

6:12 am-4:53 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$379

CharlottesvilleLas Vegas

CHO - LAS

CHOLAS

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 9/15

2:36 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/19

12:30 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 48m

$379

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 8/23

6:25 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

11:14 pm-9:51 am

1 stop7h 37m

$379
Quickest round-trip

CharlottesvilleLas Vegas

CHO - LAS

CHOLAS

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 10/23

6:08 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 10/26

11:45 pm-9:44 am

1 stop6h 59m

$379

CharlottesvilleLos Angeles

CHO - LAX

CHOLAX

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 10/16

5:31 pm-12:43 am

1 stop10h 12m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

6:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$379

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 9/19

6:25 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 00m

San Diego

Mon 9/21

10:30 pm-9:58 am

1 stop8h 28m

$379

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Best time to book a flight from Charlottesville to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Charlottesville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlottesville to California

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to California (average of $429). Flying from Charlottesville to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $638). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Charlottesville to California?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Charlottesville to California flights typically cost between $367 and $498 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $379 on American Airlines (Sep 4-Sep 7).

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 July 29, 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
10,052 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlottesville to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 47m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $379. Charlottesville and California are separated by a distance of 2371 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $154. Users have also found prices from $154 and $168 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Charlottesville Albemarle - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Charlottesville Albemarle - San Francisco or Charlottesville Albemarle - Los Angeles 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to California (average of $429). Flying from Charlottesville to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $638). 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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$314Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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