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Charlottesville, Virginia

Private charter · LAF → CHO

West Lafayette to Charlottesville

480 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

West Lafayette to Charlottesville, door to door faster.

Trade about 10½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in Charlottesville, 480 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
480 mi
Flight
—
Driving
10½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
LAFWest LafayetteCHOCharlottesville
LAF → CHO480 miles direct

Departing West Lafayette

Airports in West Lafayette

  • LAF

    Commercial airport

    Purdue University Airport

    West Lafayette · KLAF

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,600 ft

  • KMCX

    Regional airport

    White County Airport

    Monticello

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • KFKR

    Regional airport

    Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport

    Frankfort

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

Arriving Charlottesville

Airports in Charlottesville

  • CHO

    Commercial airport

    Charlottesville Albemarle Airport

    Charlottesville · KCHO

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    6,801 ft

  • SHD

    Commercial airport

    Shenandoah 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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Questions

West Lafayette to Charlottesville flights

How long is a private flight from West Lafayette to Charlottesville?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 480 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 10½ hours.

Which airports do flights from West Lafayette to Charlottesville use?

You can depart from Purdue University Airport (LAF), White County Airport (KMCX), or Frankfort Clinton County Regional Airport (KFKR) 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 West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette and Charlottesville?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Charlottesville back to West Lafayette are priced the same way.

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Charlottesville to West Lafayette

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