Private charter · GVL → CHO
Gainesville to Charlottesville
401 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Gainesville to Charlottesville, door to door faster.
Trade about 8½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in Charlottesville, 401 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 401 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 8½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Gainesville
Airports in Gainesville
GVL
Regional airportLee Gilmer Memorial Airport
Gainesville · KGVL
- From downtown
- 1 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,496 ft
KJCA
Regional airportJackson County Airport
Jefferson
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,210 ft
KAJR
Regional airportHabersham County Airport
Cornelia
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,503 ft
LZU
Regional airportGwinnett County Briscoe Field
Lawrenceville · KLZU
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,001 ft
WDR
Regional airportBarrow County Airport
Winder · KWDR
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,202 ft
Arriving Charlottesville
Airports in Charlottesville
CHO
Commercial airportCharlottesville Albemarle Airport
Charlottesville · KCHO
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,801 ft
SHD
Commercial airportShenandoah Valley Regional Airport
Weyers Cave · KSHD
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,002 ft
When you land
Things to do in Charlottesville
Charlottesville is the home of the University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson, whose Academical Village and nearby Monticello together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university and UVA Health are the region’s largest employers, joined by defense and intelligence agencies, biotechnology and a growing number of startups. The countryside around the city is horse and wine country, dotted with historic estates, and James Madison’s Montpelier and James Monroe’s Highland are close by.
- 01
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson’s hilltop home and plantation offers guided house tours, gardens and exhibitions that examine both his ideas and the lives of the people he enslaved.
- 02
University of Virginia Academical Village
Jefferson’s original university design surrounds the Lawn, a terraced green anchored by the domed Rotunda, with pavilions and student rooms still in use today.
- 03
Downtown Mall
One of the longest pedestrian malls in the country, this brick-paved street is lined with restaurants, shops, galleries and the historic Paramount Theater.
- 04
Monticello Wine Trail
Dozens of wineries surround Charlottesville, many with views of the Blue Ridge, and the region is known for Viognier, Cabernet Franc and Bordeaux-style blends.
- 05
Shenandoah National Park
About 30 minutes west, Skyline Drive follows the crest of the Blue Ridge, with overlooks, waterfalls and trails, including a section of the Appalachian Trail.
- 06
James Madison’s Montpelier
In Orange County, the restored home of the fourth president offers house tours, archaeology and exhibits on the Constitution and on the enslaved community that lived there.
Questions
Gainesville to Charlottesville flights
How long is a private flight from Gainesville to Charlottesville?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 401 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Gainesville to Charlottesville use?
You can depart from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Jackson County Airport (KJCA), or Habersham County Airport (KAJR) and arrive at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) or Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Gainesville to Charlottesville cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Gainesville and Charlottesville?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Charlottesville back to Gainesville are priced the same way.
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