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$189+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHO — LAX
Dec 10 — Dec 171
Wed 12/10
Wed 12/17
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$672
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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 November 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/47:00 amCHO - SFO
1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/811:20 pmSFO - CHO
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/83:09 pmCHO - SMF
1 stop10h 50mDelta
Sat 12/1312:23 pmSMF - CHO
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/10$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Sat 12/134:08 pmCHO - LAS
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Mon 1/1211:25 pmLAS - CHO
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 11/8$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Sun 12/76:10 amCHO - LAX
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/1312:25 amLAX - CHO
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/8$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/410:52 amCHO - SFO
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/811:15 pmSFO - CHO
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 12/136:10 amCHO - LAS
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/1112:30 amLAS - CHO
2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/8$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 11/265:38 pmCHO - SFO
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/29:20 pmSFO - CHO
1 stop9h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 11/255:00 amCHO - LAS
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/811:49 pmLAS - CHO
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Sun 12/75:00 amCHO - LAX
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/1410:50 pmLAX - CHO
1 stop10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/8$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Mon 11/2410:35 amCHO - LAS
2 stops9h 27mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/288:45 amLAS - CHO
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 12/41:41 pmCHO - LAS
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/711:49 pmLAS - CHO
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/8$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/41:41 pmCHO - LAS
1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/811:59 pmLAS - CHO
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/10$389

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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlottesvilleLas Vegas

CHO - LAS

CHOLAS

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 12/13

4:08 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/12

11:25 pm-11:18 am

1 stop8h 53m

$309

CharlottesvilleLos Angeles

CHO - LAX

CHOLAX

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 12/7

6:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/13

12:25 am-10:15 am

1 stop6h 50m

$309

CharlottesvilleSanta Ana

CHO - SNA

CHOSNA

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 1/10

3:13 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/15

7:35 pm-9:59 am

2 stops11h 24m

$314

CharlottesvilleSan Francisco

CHO - SFO

CHOSFO

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 11/26

5:38 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

9:20 pm-9:53 am

1 stop9h 33m

$349

CharlottesvilleLas Vegas

CHO - LAS

CHOLAS

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 11/25

5:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop7h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/8

11:59 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$354

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 2/2

2:41 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops10h 52m

San Diego

Thu 2/12

11:05 am-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 54m

$359

CharlottesvilleLos Angeles

CHO - LAX

CHOLAX

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 12/7

5:00 am-12:09 pm

2 stops10h 09m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/14

11:59 pm-11:51 am

2 stops8h 52m

$359

CharlottesvilleLos Angeles

CHO - LAX

CHOLAX

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 11/22

8:10 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 49m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/23

10:57 pm-9:53 am

1 stop7h 56m

$389

CharlottesvilleLas Vegas

CHO - LAS

CHOLAS

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 1/14

7:10 am-2:29 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/18

11:49 pm-9:59 am

1 stop7h 10m

$392

CharlottesvilleLos Angeles

CHO - LAX

CHOLAX

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 11/25

6:20 am-2:11 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

8:39 pm-9:55 am

2 stops10h 16m

$394

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to California (average of $68). Flying from Charlottesville to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $130). 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 November 10, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Charlottesville to California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Charlottesville to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlottesville to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Charlottesville to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 10, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
9,012 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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
11,045 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

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 37m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $309. Charlottesville and California are separated by a distance of 2012 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 $189. Users have also found prices from $219 and $219 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Charlottesville Albemarle - Los Angeles, Charlottesville Albemarle - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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 $68). Flying from Charlottesville to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $130). 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 November 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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