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

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Raleigh/Durham to Charlottesville
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 157 mi 0h 44m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

RDU–CHO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 157 miles in approximately 0h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–CHO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 1 – – 80% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 80% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CHO.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
PHL ~3h 43m CVG ~3h 54m EWR ~4h 6m HPN ~4h 21m MDW ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
363
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → CHO
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
CHO → RDU
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Alternatives

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 1 1
Flight time 0h 44m 0h 41m
Departure OTP 80% –
Roanoke (ROA) to Charlottesville flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport.
Know before you go

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 44m.
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.

Facts

RDU–CHO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Charlottesville route.
Route details
Distance157 mi / 253 km
Flight time0h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CHO
Full nameCharlottesville Albemarle Airport
IATA / ICAOCHO / KCHO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation639 ft / 195 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CHO flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport take approximately 0h 44m. The route covers 157 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to CHO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHL, CVG, EWR, HPN, MDW, BOS, BNA, FLL, MIA, MSP, MSY, LAS, ATL, IAD, CLT, ORD and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Breeze Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to CHO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CHO ranges from 0 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 157 miles (253 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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