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$278+ Cheap flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento (CHO - SMF)

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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHO — SMF
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charlottesville to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlottesville to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/125:54 pm
CHO
-
SMF
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Fri 8/2111:07 pm
SMF
-
CHO
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/65:54 pm
CHO
-
SMF
1 stop8h 11m
Delta
Mon 5/118:45 pm
SMF
-
CHO
2 stops11h 40m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 4/175:54 pm
CHO
-
SMF
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 4/2011:59 pm
SMF
-
CHO
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 11/31:55 pm
CHO
-
SMF
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 11/72:00 pm
SMF
-
CHO
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/175:54 pm
CHO
-
SMF
1 stop8h 11m
Delta
Mon 4/2010:20 pm
SMF
-
CHO
2 stops14h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 4/171:27 pm
CHO
-
SMF
2 stops13h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 4/207:20 pm
SMF
-
CHO
2 stops11h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/63:38 pm
CHO
-
SMF
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Mon 5/1110:23 pm
SMF
-
CHO
1 stop8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/162:36 pm
CHO
-
SMF
1 stop9h 18m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1811:59 pm
SMF
-
CHO
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/196:20 am
CHO
-
SMF
2 stops11h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 5/2411:39 pm
SMF
-
CHO
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/1$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 7/13:56 pm
CHO
-
SMF
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 7/49:52 am
SMF
-
CHO
2 stops10h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/31$457

Find flight deals from Charlottesville to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlottesville (CHO) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$278
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$321
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One-way flight from Charlottesville Albemarle to Sacramento Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento 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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 5/12

5:48 am-1:28 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/21

12:25 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$394
Quickest round-trip

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 4/17

5:54 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/20

11:59 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 01m

$419

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 4/14

6:40 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 13m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/21

11:59 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 01m

$419

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 4/17

5:54 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/20

11:05 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$424

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 7/1

3:56 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/4

5:17 am-7:35 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$489

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 8/25

2:49 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop10h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/29

11:07 pm-10:11 am

1 stop8h 04m

$506

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 4/16

10:50 am-6:45 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/18

8:07 pm-10:00 am

2 stops10h 53m

$569
Cheapest one-way

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 4/30

2:40 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$278
Quickest one-way

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 4/17

5:54 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$314

CharlottesvilleSacramento

CHO - SMF

CHOSMF

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 6/13

2:56 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$451

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/28

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento

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 Charlottesville to Sacramento in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Charlottesville-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charlottesville-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlottesville-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlottesville-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Charlottesville-Sacramento 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 Charlottesville to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Charlottesville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlottesville to Sacramento

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to Sacramento (average of $130). Flying from Charlottesville to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 Sacramento?

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated April 2, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Charlottesville to Sacramento have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlottesville to Sacramento. 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 Charlottesville to Sacramento?

    A quick flight from Charlottesville to Sacramento can take about 7h 54m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $419. The distance from Charlottesville to Sacramento is about 2312 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charlottesville to Sacramento round-trip?

    Currently priced at $308, American Airlines will fly you from Charlottesville to Sacramento and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $314. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlottesville to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to Sacramento (average of $130). Flying from Charlottesville to Sacramento in March is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 2 airlines flying from Charlottesville to Sacramento

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento. 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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