Charlottesville, Virginia

Private charter · RDU → CHO

Chapel Hill to Charlottesville

157 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Chapel Hill to Charlottesville, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Chapel Hill to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in Charlottesville, 157 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
157 mi
Flight
55 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
RDUChapel HillCHOCharlottesville
RDU → CHO157 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Chapel Hill

Airports in Chapel Hill

  • RDU

    Major airport

    Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    Raleigh/Durham · KRDU

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    10,000 ft

  • KTTA

    Regional airport

    Raleigh Executive Jetport

    Sanford

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    6,501 ft

  • KTDF

    Regional airport

    Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County

    Timberlake

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    6,005 ft

  • KBUY

    Regional airport

    Burlington Alamance Regional Airport

    Burlington

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    6,406 ft

  • K5W5

    Regional airport

    Triple W Airport

    Raleigh

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    3,004 ft

Arriving Charlottesville

Airports in Charlottesville

  • CHO

    Commercial airport

    Charlottesville Albemarle Airport

    Charlottesville · KCHO

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    6,801 ft

  • SHD

    Commercial airport

    Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    Weyers Cave · KSHD

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

  • LOW

    Regional airport

    Louisa County Airport / Freeman Field

    Louisa · KLKU

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    4,300 ft

  • KOMH

    Regional airport

    Orange County Airport

    Orange

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    3,200 ft

When you land

Things to do in Charlottesville

Charlottesville is the home of the University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson, whose Academical Village and nearby Monticello together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university and UVA Health are the region’s largest employers, joined by defense and intelligence agencies, biotechnology and a growing number of startups. The countryside around the city is horse and wine country, dotted with historic estates, and James Madison’s Montpelier and James Monroe’s Highland are close by.

  1. 01

    Monticello

    Thomas Jefferson’s hilltop home and plantation offers guided house tours, gardens and exhibitions that examine both his ideas and the lives of the people he enslaved.

  2. 02

    University of Virginia Academical Village

    Jefferson’s original university design surrounds the Lawn, a terraced green anchored by the domed Rotunda, with pavilions and student rooms still in use today.

  3. 03

    Downtown Mall

    One of the longest pedestrian malls in the country, this brick-paved street is lined with restaurants, shops, galleries and the historic Paramount Theater.

  4. 04

    Monticello Wine Trail

    Dozens of wineries surround Charlottesville, many with views of the Blue Ridge, and the region is known for Viognier, Cabernet Franc and Bordeaux-style blends.

  5. 05

    Shenandoah National Park

    About 30 minutes west, Skyline Drive follows the crest of the Blue Ridge, with overlooks, waterfalls and trails, including a section of the Appalachian Trail.

  6. 06

    James Madison’s Montpelier

    In Orange County, the restored home of the fourth president offers house tours, archaeology and exhibits on the Constitution and on the enslaved community that lived there.

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Questions

Chapel Hill to Charlottesville flights

How long is a private flight from Chapel Hill to Charlottesville?

About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 157 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Chapel Hill to Charlottesville use?

You can depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA), or Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (KTDF) and arrive at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD), or Louisa County Airport / Freeman Field (LOW). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Chapel Hill to Charlottesville cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Chapel Hill and Charlottesville?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Charlottesville back to Chapel Hill are priced the same way.

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Charlottesville to Chapel Hill

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