Dulles to Charlottesville (IAD–CHO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA4333
UA United
E145
8:50 AM
EDT
9:52 AM
EDT
1h 2m
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CM2781
CM Copa
E145
8:50 AM
EDT
9:52 AM
EDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA4815
UA United
ERJ
4:28 PM
EDT
5:06 PM
EDT
0h 38m
M T W T F S S
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UA4840
UA United
E145
6:45 PM
EDT
7:42 PM
EDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
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UA4265
UA United
ERJ
10:20 PM
EDT
11:15 PM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA4342
UA United
E145
6:20 AM
EDT
7:16 AM
EDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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CM2782
CM Copa
E145
6:20 AM
EDT
7:16 AM
EDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA4281
UA United
ERJ
10:50 AM
EDT
11:46 AM
EDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA4328
UA United
ERJ
2:40 PM
EDT
3:36 PM
EDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
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UA4940
UA United
ERJ
8:25 PM
EDT
9:19 PM
EDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dulles to Charlottesville
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 77 mi 0h 38m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

IAD–CHO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 77 miles in approximately 0h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–CHO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 E145, ERJ 0h38-1h02 90% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 E145 1h02 90% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – CM, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (35 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to CHO direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to CHO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
508
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → CHO
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
CHO → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charlottesville is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · CHO: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Charlottesville.
Distance & Flight Time
77 mi / 125 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 38m to 1h 2m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–CHO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Charlottesville route.
Route details
Distance77 mi / 125 km
Flight time0h 38m to 1h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: CHO
IATA / ICAOCHO / KCHO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation639 ft / 195 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to CHO flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport take approximately 0h 38m to 1h 2m. The route covers 77 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from IAD to CHO. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHL, ROA, RDU, HPN, EWR, MDW, BOS, BNA, FLL, MSP, MIA, MSY, LAS, ATL, CVG, LGA, ORD and CLT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHO to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to CHO

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to CHO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to CHO ranges from 0 hours 38 minutes to 1 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 77 miles (125 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PHL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.