Travelling from Philadelphia to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO): What you need to know
Philadelphia and Charlottesville (where Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your flight from Philadelphia to CHO, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is about 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Philadelphia to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Philadelphia International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in around 1 hour 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Philadelphia to CHO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport:
76% of flights out of Trenton-Mercer Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
If you have a late flight from Philadelphia to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CHO:
You'll find CHO at 100 Bowen Loop.
Getting from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to central Charlottesville
Central Charlottesville is around 13 kilometres from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
200 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. A return flight starts at 243 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to CHO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
November is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO). Plan your visit to Charlottesville in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Charlottesville is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Philadelphia to CHO plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Charlottesville
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Charlottesville:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Charlottesville when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Jefferson School African American Heritage Centre followed by The Looking Glass Immersive Art Experience and University of Virginia.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Charlottesville, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 209 kilometres northeast to Baltimore to tick off its leading sights. From National Aquarium to Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another corner of the United States, head for Washington DC, roughly 153 kilometres northeast of Charlottesville. Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History are the start of reasons to visit.
