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$87+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Chattanooga (CHA)

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CHI — CHA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Chattanooga Lovell Field are usually found in October or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Chattanooga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:17 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/211:00 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:17 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:43 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amMDW - CHA
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Thu 1/85:30 amCHA - MDW
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 12/17$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:05 pmORD - CHA
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/27:35 amCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:17 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/88:15 amCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amMDW - CHA
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Tue 1/66:18 pmCHA - MDW
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/17$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:59 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/295:43 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:04 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/298:08 pmCHA - ORD
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:59 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/81:00 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:59 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:43 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/262:17 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3012:15 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:37 pmORD - CHA
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/308:27 amCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$319

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Chattanooga (CHA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$87
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$246 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Chattanooga that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Chattanooga that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Chattanooga

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Return

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ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

8:50 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 6/8

5:30 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$189

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

9:25 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 2/14

6:30 am-7:37 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$189

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

5:50 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 1/20

8:15 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$189

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

8:45 am-11:44 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 1/26

1:00 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$189

ChicagoChattanooga

MDW - CHA

MDWCHA

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 3/4

2:44 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$209

ChicagoChattanooga

MDW - CHA

MDWCHA

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/14

9:32 am-2:16 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 1/21

6:03 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$209

ChicagoChattanooga

MDW - CHA

MDWCHA

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/5

9:33 am-2:22 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 2/9

6:03 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$209

ChicagoChattanooga

MDW - CHA

MDWCHA

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/29

9:33 am-2:22 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 1/31

11:47 am-3:38 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$209

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

6:30 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 2/23

6:00 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$209

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

6:45 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 2/14

3:05 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$209

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Chattanooga in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Chattanooga flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Chattanooga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Chattanooga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Chattanooga flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Chattanooga flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chattanooga from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Chattanooga

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Chattanooga. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga (average of $77). Flying from Chicago to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $196). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Chattanooga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Chattanooga is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Chattanooga?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Chattanooga. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Chattanooga flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Chattanooga?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chattanooga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chattanooga. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chattanooga. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Chattanooga by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Chattanooga. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chattanooga from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga, you will be flying into Lovell Field. Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Lovell Field is the only Chattanooga airport and it handles 3 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 3 airlines have flights to Chattanooga Lovell Field from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Chattanooga?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Chattanooga in 1h 45m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Chicago and Chattanooga are separated by a distance of 501 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Chattanooga round-trip?

    Currently priced at $173, Delta will fly you from Chicago to Chattanooga and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $189 and $193, respectively. Delta is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Chattanooga?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (77%), United Airlines (70%) or GoJet (61%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chattanooga?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $189. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Chattanooga Lovell Field) can be booked for $189 on average, our data indicates $274 when flying from Chicago to Chattanooga.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Chattanooga that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Chattanooga flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Chattanooga?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Chattanooga.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Chattanooga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Chattanooga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chattanooga (average of $77). Flying from Chicago to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $196). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Chattanooga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Chattanooga. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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