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$172+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Chattanooga (SMF - CHA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — CHA
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
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 July 29, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 10/2310:40 pm
SMF
-
CHA
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Mon 10/264:00 pm
CHA
-
SMF
1 stop9h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/28$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/241:10 pm
SMF
-
CHA
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 8/317:00 am
CHA
-
SMF
2 stops11h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/2511:53 am
SMF
-
CHA
2 stops9h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 9/11:51 pm
CHA
-
SMF
2 stops10h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/262:23 pm
SMF
-
CHA
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 9/21:51 pm
CHA
-
SMF
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/2310:50 am
SMF
-
CHA
2 stops10h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 10/265:52 pm
CHA
-
SMF
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/1010:14 am
SMF
-
CHA
2 stops10h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 9/134:42 pm
CHA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/31:10 pm
SMF
-
CHA
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 9/85:45 pm
CHA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/35:15 am
SMF
-
CHA
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Thu 9/107:00 am
CHA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 8/152:23 pm
SMF
-
CHA
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 8/197:00 am
CHA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/81:15 pm
SMF
-
CHA
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 9/16:15 am
CHA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$421

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 July 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$379
(Delta)

One-way from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$507
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From Sacramento Intl to Chattanooga Lovell Field
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One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Chattanooga Lovell Field
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 July 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Chattanooga that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/11

2:23 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 47m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 9/12

5:45 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$379
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/23

2:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 45m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 10/26

5:52 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$379

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/10

5:15 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 9/13

4:42 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$379

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/11

10:50 am-12:10 am

2 stops10h 20m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 9/13

4:42 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$384

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/23

1:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 8/30

7:00 am-3:11 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$384

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/24

1:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 8/31

7:00 am-3:01 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$384

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

8:55 am-12:10 am

2 stops12h 15m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 9/2

1:51 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$404

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/2

10:50 am-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 9/9

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$404

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/15

2:23 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 47m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 8/19

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$419
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoChattanooga

SMF - CHA

SMFCHA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/23

7:47 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops15h 36m

$172

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Deals found on 7/28

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Chattanooga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chattanooga (average of $337). Flying from Sacramento to Chattanooga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $763). 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.

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 July 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

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
10,052 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

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 fly from Sacramento to Chattanooga in about 6h 47m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2013 mi between Sacramento and Chattanooga.

  • 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 $178 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $316 and $328 round-trip. Delta is priced at 63% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chattanooga (average of $337). Flying from Sacramento to Chattanooga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $763). 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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$178Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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