Traveling from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Charlottesville Airport to Washington Dulles Airport is 50 minutes.
Charlottesville and Washington DC follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
You can choose from 22 weekly Charlottesville Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with United Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:15.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CHO to IAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Traveling during a peak time like November? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Washington DC (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with United. This popular airline offers direct flights from Charlottesville Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is United.
United tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for CHO to IAD flights, with 81.66% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charlottesville Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CHO and IAD include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York LaGuardia Airport
Handy information about Charlottesville Airport (CHO)
The address for CHO is 100 Bowen Loop.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charlottesville Airport, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Charlottesville Airport from central Charlottesville, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a relaxed start by staying near CHO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Charlottesville Airport to Washington Dulles Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
If you're coming in on a late Charlottesville Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near IAD:
Pick up a Washington Dulles Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Washington Dulles Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles Airport is roughly 40 kilometers from central Washington DC. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Charlottesville Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Washington DC in February.
Book your flight from Charlottesville Airport to Washington Dulles Airport for July if you want to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CHO to IAD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometers north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Philadelphia, about 193 kilometers north-east of Washington DC. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.