How long is the flight from San Diego to Chattanooga?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Chattanooga in just under 8h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 31m. The distance from San Diego to Chattanooga is about 1833 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Currently priced at $276, Delta will fly you from San Diego to Chattanooga and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $288 and $327, respectively. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Chattanooga?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Chattanooga flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 San Diego to Chattanooga?

The most popular airlines flying from San Diego to Chattanooga are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chattanooga that include hotel bookings?

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dom. 10/262:40 pmCHA - SAN

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$294

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$302

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$313

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$318

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$333

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$343

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Deal found 9/24

$354

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lun. 12/155:34 pmCHA - SAN

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$377

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Deal found 9/23

$378

mié. 10/11:35 pmSAN - CHA

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$380

lun. 10/69:59 amSAN - CHA

1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines

vie. 10/174:24 pmCHA - SAN

1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$354

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2 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines

dom. 10/262:40 pmCHA - SAN

1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$334

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1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$264

jue. 10/239:27 pmSAN - CHA

1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines

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Deal found 9/24

$333

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$369

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$116

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1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

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$184

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2 stops11h 53mUnited Airlines

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$232

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1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/24

$289

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3 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines

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$292

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2 stops14h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/25

$339

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mar. 10/7

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San Diego

jue. 11/20

6:20 am-5:54 pm

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mar. 11/25

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$357

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San Diego

mar. 10/21

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mar. 10/28

1:58 pm-6:50 pm

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jue. 10/23

12:28 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

dom. 10/26

7:21 am-12:24 pm

1 stop8h 03m

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 San Diego-Chattanooga flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Chattanooga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Chattanooga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-Chattanooga flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from San Diego to Chattanooga in October is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 SAN to CHA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Chattanooga is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Chattanooga, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 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

7,973 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 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

8,926 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 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

7,973 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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San Diego to Chattanooga?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Chattanooga in just under 8h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 31m. The distance from San Diego to Chattanooga is about 1833 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Chattanooga round-trip?
Currently priced at $276, Delta will fly you from San Diego to Chattanooga and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $288 and $327, respectively. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chattanooga that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Chattanooga flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Chattanooga?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Chattanooga.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Chattanooga?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chattanooga?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from San Diego to Chattanooga in October is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 San Diego to Chattanooga

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$327	Average$372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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