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$349+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Charlottesville (SNA - CHO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — CHO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Charlottesville

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Charlottesville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Charlottesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/226:40 pmSNA - CHO
2 stops12h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3010:50 amCHO - SNA
2 stops13h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/2310:52 amSNA - CHO
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:37 pmCHO - SNA
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/1910:52 amSNA - CHO
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/252:45 pmCHO - SNA
2 stops10h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$634
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/1910:52 amSNA - CHO
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/246:49 amCHO - SNA
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$684
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/207:35 pmSNA - CHO
2 stops10h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/241:41 pmCHO - SNA
1 stop10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$688
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/196:45 amSNA - CHO
2 stops9h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/236:49 amCHO - SNA
2 stops13h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$695

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) to Charlottesville (CHO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$586
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana to Charlottesville 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Charlottesville that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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Charlottesville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaCharlottesville

SNA - CHO

SNACHO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/21

6:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 1/25

5:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$349

Santa AnaCharlottesville

SNA - CHO

SNACHO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/31

10:51 am-8:57 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 2/3

2:41 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$434

Santa AnaCharlottesville

SNA - CHO

SNACHO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/23

10:52 am-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 12/29

5:37 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$584

Santa AnaCharlottesville

SNA - CHO

SNACHO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/22

6:45 am-5:02 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 12/30

10:50 am-8:52 pm

2 stops13h 02m

$640

Santa AnaCharlottesville

SNA - CHO

SNACHO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/26

6:45 am-5:02 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 12/30

6:49 am-9:55 pm

2 stops18h 06m

$768

Santa AnaCharlottesville

SNA - CHO

SNACHO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/20

10:52 am-8:57 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$431

Santa AnaCharlottesville

SNA - CHO

SNACHO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 12/19

6:45 am-5:23 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$689

Santa AnaCharlottesville

SNA - CHO

SNACHO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/20

12:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$719

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Deals found on 12/11

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Ana to Charlottesville in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Charlottesville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Charlottesville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Charlottesville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Charlottesville flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Ana, California-Charlottesville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Charlottesville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Charlottesville

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Charlottesville (average of $93). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Charlottesville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 SNA to CHO?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Charlottesville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana, California to Charlottesville in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlottesville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlottesville. 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 Charlottesville. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Santa Ana to Charlottesville. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Charlottesville?

    Departing from Santa Ana, California to Charlottesville will take you 7h. Airlines will cover a distance of 2209 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Charlottesville round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana, California to Charlottesville round-trip from $308. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $348, and Delta, from $364. United Airlines is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Charlottesville?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana to Charlottesville 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 Santa Ana, California to Charlottesville?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Charlottesville (average of $93). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Charlottesville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 Santa Ana to Charlottesville

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana to Charlottesville. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$364Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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