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$260+ Cheap flights from Charlottesville to San Diego (CHO - SAN)

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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHO — SAN
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Charlottesville to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlottesville to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/210:21 amCHO - SAN
1 stop9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/69:54 pmSAN - CHO
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/22:09 pmCHO - SAN
1 stop22h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/67:00 amSAN - CHO
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/15:38 pmCHO - SAN
1 stop19h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/55:45 pmSAN - CHO
2 stops22h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$723
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 11/266:20 amCHO - SAN
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/309:54 pmSAN - CHO
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$898

Cheap flight deals from Charlottesville to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlottesville (CHO) to San Diego (SAN). 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 November 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$384
(Delta)

One-way from

$260
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$436
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlottesville to San Diego that are best for you.

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Charlottesville

Fly to

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 2/21

4:00 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

San Diego

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-10:51 pm

2 stops13h 21m

$388

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-7:19 pm

2 stops13h 19m

San Diego

Wed 2/25

7:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops10h 05m

$459

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 2/27

5:30 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Diego

Tue 3/3

6:30 am-4:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$466

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 2/27

10:45 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San Diego

Tue 3/3

6:30 am-10:59 pm

3 stops13h 29m

$488

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 12/2

6:05 am-11:18 am

1 stop8h 13m

San Diego

Sat 12/6

6:30 am-7:37 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$511

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 12/2

2:09 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 31m

San Diego

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$559

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 12/15

12:16 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$260

CharlottesvilleSan Diego

CHO - SAN

CHOSAN

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 12/15

6:10 am-8:48 pm

3 stops17h 38m

$320

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Deals found on 11/16

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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 Charlottesville to San Diego in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Charlottesville-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Charlottesville-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlottesville-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlottesville-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-San Diego 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 San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlottesville to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Charlottesville to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlottesville to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Charlottesville to San Diego, you should look to book at least 32 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to San Diego (average of $95). Flying from Charlottesville to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlottesville to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Charlottesville to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated November 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Charlottesville to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
9,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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
11,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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 San Diego. 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 San Diego?

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from Charlottesville to San Diego in just under 7h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 38m. There are 2195 mi between Charlottesville and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $308, was found to be the cheapest airline from Charlottesville to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. American Airlines is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Charlottesville to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlottesville to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to San Diego (average of $95). Flying from Charlottesville to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Charlottesville to San Diego. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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