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

Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Chattanooga is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $297 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Spirit Airlines, starting at $302 and $374 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chattanooga ranges from 3.3 - 5.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Chattanooga when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chattanooga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Chattanooga?

Before booking your flight from Sacramento to Chattanooga check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Chattanooga?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 35% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Chattanooga?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 35 days in advance, which can save you up to 6% on flights from Sacramento to Chattanooga compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 35 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $272. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $443.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Chattanooga?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chattanooga from Sacramento. Users have commonly found prices around $440 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $253. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

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.

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Round-trip from	$297 (American Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$357

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Mon 8/1111:59 pmSMF - CHA

1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/1512:23 pmCHA - SMF

1 stop10h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$297

Tue 9/1610:30 pmSMF - CHA

1 stop8h 44mDelta

Mon 9/224:08 pmCHA - SMF

2 stops10h 08mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$302

Thu 9/49:33 amSMF - CHA

2 stops30h 46mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/711:59 amCHA - SMF

3 stops23h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$374

Mon 8/1111:45 pmSMF - CHA

1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/185:30 pmCHA - SMF

1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$484

Fri 8/17:26 pmSMF - CHA

2 stops13h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/108:31 amCHA - SMF

3 stops36h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$784

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Mon 8/1111:59 pmSMF - CHA

1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/1512:23 pmCHA - SMF

1 stop10h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$297

Tue 9/1610:30 pmSMF - CHA

1 stop8h 44mDelta

Mon 9/224:08 pmCHA - SMF

2 stops10h 08mDelta

Deal found 7/27

$302

Thu 9/49:33 amSMF - CHA

2 stops30h 46mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/711:59 amCHA - SMF

3 stops23h 39mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$374

Mon 8/1111:45 pmSMF - CHA

1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/185:30 pmCHA - SMF

1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$484

Fri 8/17:26 pmSMF - CHA

2 stops13h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/108:31 amCHA - SMF

3 stops36h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$784

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Fri 8/17:26 pmSMF - CHA

2 stops13h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/108:31 amCHA - SMF

3 stops36h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$784

Mon 8/1111:59 pmSMF - CHA

1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/1512:23 pmCHA - SMF

1 stop10h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$297

Mon 8/116:55 pmSMF - CHA

2 stops11h 08mDelta

Mon 8/186:26 pmCHA - SMF

1 stop7h 24mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$302

Mon 8/1112:01 pmSMF - CHA

2 stops25h 02mSpirit Airlines

Mon 8/186:02 pmCHA - SMF

3 stops30h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$389

Mon 8/1111:45 pmSMF - CHA

1 stop8h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/185:30 pmCHA - SMF

1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$484

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SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/11

11:59 pm-11:56 am

1 stop8h 57m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 8/15

12:23 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$297

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

10:30 pm-10:14 am

1 stop8h 44m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 9/22

4:08 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$302

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/4

9:33 am-7:19 pm

2 stops30h 46m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 9/7

11:59 am-8:38 am

3 stops23h 39m

$374

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/11

11:45 pm-11:35 am

1 stop8h 50m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 8/18

5:30 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$484

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/1

7:26 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops13h 54m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 8/10

8:31 am-6:27 pm

3 stops36h 56m

$784

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from Sacramento to Chattanooga in October is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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?

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 2% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chattanooga

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

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

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

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

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

8,899 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

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

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

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

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,040 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

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

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Chattanooga round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to Chattanooga is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $297 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Spirit Airlines, starting at $302 and $374 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 34% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from Sacramento to Chattanooga in October is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$302	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$449	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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