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Cheapest round-trip
$399
Typical prices: $434-$587
United Airlines
Mon 11/19Mon 11/26
CHO - SMF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$270
Typical prices: $299-$445
American Airlines
Sun 11/25
CHO - SMF • 1 stop
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 28% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $495 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 7h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento (CHO-SMF)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlottesville to Sacramento

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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3:15 pm - 9:52 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 37m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:00 am - 6:29 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 29m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$399United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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10:45 am - 5:40 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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8:00 am - 6:29 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 29m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$404United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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10:45 am - 5:40 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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6:20 am - 6:29 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
9h 09m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$409United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Nov 25
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6:48 pm - 12:22 amCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:31 pm - 10:31 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
12h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
$474American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:57 amCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:00 am - 6:09 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
8h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$529United Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Mon, Dec 28
Delta Logo
5:57 pm - 11:08 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:25 pm - 10:35 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
9h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$689Delta
Tue, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 20
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3:36 pm - 8:18 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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1:44 pm - 11:55 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$695American Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20
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7:23 am - 12:54 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:44 pm - 11:55 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$695American Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 28
Delta Logo
5:57 pm - 11:08 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:25 pm - 10:35 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
9h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$944Delta
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 29
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2:37 pm - 9:45 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:55 pm - 11:20 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
9h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$1,202Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Charlottesville to Sacramento flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Charlottesville to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento typically range from $434 to $587. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $399, on United Airlines.

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Key details for Charlottesville to Sacramento flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$270
Beat the crowds with an average 74% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 93% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento

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Your Charlottesville to Sacramento flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento.

  • How long is a flight from Charlottesville to Sacramento?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Charlottesville to Sacramento. Flights with 1 layover take between 7h 42m and 8h 56m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Charlottesville to Sacramento?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Charlottesville to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento range from $434 to $587, with an average of $457 over the past 12 months. Anything below $434 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Charlottesville to Sacramento changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $1,330. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Charlottesville to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Charlottesville to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $339, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Charlottesville to Sacramento?

    Flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento usually depart from Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento pass through?

    One-stop flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 51% on flights from Charlottesville to Sacramento. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $448 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $910, a difference of $462.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Charlottesville to Sacramento?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 42m, compared with 8h 15m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 32m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What is the time difference between Charlottesville and Sacramento?

    Sacramento is 3 hours behind Charlottesville (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Charlottesville to Sacramento flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $448, about $462 less than Monday fares (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Charlottesville to Sacramento trip for January. Fares historically average $328 round-trip in that month - typically $276 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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