Flights
Flights to Charlottesville
Flying to Charlottesville for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Charlottesville, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 150 upcoming events in and around Charlottesville (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Charlottesville is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), 7.6 miles away. For John Paul Jones Arena, the nearest is CHO at 7.1 miles.
Airports serving Charlottesville
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Charlottesville, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) 7.6 mi (12 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest we list to John Paul Jones Arena, Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville, Jefferson Theater - VA, The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, The Foundry - VA, Scott Stadium, Ting Pavilion and The Guild at Vault Virginia. |
Nearest airport to each Charlottesville venue
The busiest venues in and around Charlottesville, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| John Paul Jones Arena Hotels near John Paul Jones Arena | CHO, 7.1 mi | — |
| Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville Hotels near Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville | CHO, 7.6 mi | — |
| Jefferson Theater - VA Hotels near Jefferson Theater - VA | CHO, 7.6 mi | — |
| The Southern Cafe & Music Hall Hotels near The Southern Cafe & Music Hall | CHO, 7.6 mi | — |
| The Foundry - VA Hotels near The Foundry - VA | CHO, 24 mi | — |
| Scott Stadium Hotels near Scott Stadium | CHO, 8.2 mi | — |
| Ting Pavilion Hotels near Ting Pavilion | CHO, 7.6 mi | — |
| The Guild at Vault Virginia Hotels near The Guild at Vault Virginia | CHO, 7.6 mi | — |
Flying in for a Charlottesville event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 49 events in and around Charlottesville; 69% on Fri–Sun; 41 of the 47 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
The Steel Wheels
Jefferson Theater - VA, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $51.00View TicketsEmo Night Karaoke
The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $14.00View TicketsBrett Dennen
The Guild at Vault Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Delaware Blue Hens
Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $13.00View TicketsBebe Stockwell
The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $28.00View TicketsBrett Dennen
The Guild at Vault Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $56.00View TicketsGlaive
Jefferson Theater - VA, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $59.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
PARKING: Virginia Cavaliers vs. Delaware Blue Hens
Scott Stadium Parking Lots, Charlottesville, Virginia
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: The Steel Wheels
- Sep 26: Brett Dennen
- Sep 27: Glaive
- Sep 28: Ann Wilson
- Sep 29: The New Pornographers
- Sep 30: Infinity Song
See all Charlottesville events →
Flying in to Charlottesville: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For John Paul Jones Arena it is CHO, 7.1 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. CHO, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 7.6 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, RIC, is 74 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for John Paul Jones Arena?
The closest airport to John Paul Jones Arena is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 7.1 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Charlottesville in the next 30 days?
49 in and around Charlottesville in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 69% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 41 of the 47 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville?
The closest airport to Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 7.6 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
What is the closest airport to Charlottesville?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Charlottesville, 7.6 miles away in a straight line.
How far is CHO from downtown Charlottesville?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is 7.6 miles (12 km) from downtown Charlottesville in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many airports serve Charlottesville?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Charlottesville: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO).
