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$409+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Chattanooga (SMF - CHA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CHA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Chattanooga

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Chattanooga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Chattanooga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/1110:20 amSMF - CHA
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/145:34 pmCHA - SMF
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$569
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/168:39 pmSMF - CHA
2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2112:15 pmCHA - SMF
2 stops13h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1510:20 amSMF - CHA
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/215:43 pmCHA - SMF
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$669
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/156:15 amSMF - CHA
2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/205:43 pmCHA - SMF
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$674
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/1712:57 pmSMF - CHA
2 stops8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/213:35 pmCHA - SMF
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$699
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/156:21 amSMF - CHA
2 stops12h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/213:35 pmCHA - SMF
2 stops10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$704
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/152:53 pmSMF - CHA
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/207:24 pmCHA - SMF
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$714
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1710:20 amSMF - CHA
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/205:43 pmCHA - SMF
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$729

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Chattanooga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$560
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Chattanooga that are best for you.

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SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/31

10:50 am-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 2/4

1:00 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$409

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/2

10:20 pm-8:58 am

1 stop7h 38m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 4/2

3:14 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$414

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-8:07 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 4/3

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop7h 41m

$429

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/3

4:41 pm-11:33 am

2 stops15h 52m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 4/3

7:00 am-3:06 pm

2 stops11h 06m

$513

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/9

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Chattanooga

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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento-Chattanooga flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Chattanooga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Chattanooga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to Chattanooga

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

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chattanooga (average of $178). Flying from Sacramento to Chattanooga in November is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 SMF to CHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Chattanooga in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento 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 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Sacramento to Chattanooga by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Chattanooga?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Sacramento to Chattanooga in about 6h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 44m. There are 2013 mi between Sacramento and Chattanooga. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Chattanooga is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $183 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $314 and $338 round-trip. Delta is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Chattanooga?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chattanooga (average of $178). Flying from Sacramento to Chattanooga in November is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 Sacramento to Chattanooga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$314Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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