Raleigh/Durham to Charlottesville (RDU–CHO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Charlottesville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 157 mi 0h 33m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

RDU–CHO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 157 miles in approximately 0h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–CHO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
MX Mexicana 0 100%
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: MX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CHO.
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One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
320
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.

Other ways to reach Charlottesville from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport.
Metric RDU→CHO ROA→CHO
Distance from RDU 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 0
Flight time 0h 33m 0h 41m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charlottesville is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · CHO: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Charlottesville.
Distance & Flight Time
157 mi / 253 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 33m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

RDU–CHO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Charlottesville route.
Route details
Distance157 mi / 253 km
Flight time0h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CHO
IATA / ICAOCHO / KCHO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation639 ft / 195 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CHO flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport take approximately 0h 33m. The route covers 157 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Mexicana.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, PHL, TTN, MMU, CMH, ROC, EWR, BDL, HPN, LUK, BNA, BHM, JFK, MDW, BOS, MKE, CVG, MCO, FLL, SRQ, DAL, RSW, STL, MIA, MSP, HOU, PBI, AUS, MSY, SAT, LAS, SJC, SMF, SFO, ATL, IAD, CLT, ORD and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHO to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RDU to CHO

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Mexicana.

RDU to CHO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CHO ranges from 0 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 157 miles (253 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Roanoke (ROA).