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$146+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Chattanooga (SAN - CHA)

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SAN — CHA
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Chattanooga

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Chattanooga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Chattanooga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/212:09 pm
SAN
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CHA
1 stop8h 46m
American Airlines
Wed 3/111:55 pm
CHA
-
SAN
1 stop10h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/2911:01 am
SAN
-
CHA
2 stops9h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 5/55:25 pm
CHA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 5/28:54 am
SAN
-
CHA
2 stops8h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 5/128:41 am
CHA
-
SAN
2 stops9h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Thu 3/2610:30 pm
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Sun 3/295:50 am
CHA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 2/289:57 pm
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Wed 3/47:59 am
CHA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/2810:30 pm
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop10h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 3/41:15 pm
CHA
-
SAN
2 stops13h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Thu 3/1210:30 pm
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Mon 3/164:14 pm
CHA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 22m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 5/1510:40 pm
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 5/198:41 am
CHA
-
SAN
2 stops11h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 8/286:15 am
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:00 am
CHA
-
SAN
2 stops10h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/1910:30 pm
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop10h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 2/216:30 am
CHA
-
SAN
2 stops11h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/1210:30 pm
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop8h 42m
United Airlines
Mon 3/1610:53 am
CHA
-
SAN
2 stops11h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$428

Find flight deals from San Diego to Chattanooga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 February 11, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$593
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Chattanooga that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Chattanooga

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Price

San DiegoChattanooga

SAN - CHA

SANCHA

San Diego

Mon 3/2

12:09 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 3/11

1:55 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$309

San DiegoChattanooga

SAN - CHA

SANCHA

San Diego

Sat 5/2

6:15 am-3:43 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 5/12

8:41 am-3:33 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$309

San DiegoChattanooga

SAN - CHA

SANCHA

San Diego

Wed 4/22

1:36 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 4/29

6:45 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$309

San DiegoChattanooga

SAN - CHA

SANCHA

San Diego

Wed 4/29

6:15 am-3:33 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 5/5

5:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$309

San DiegoChattanooga

SAN - CHA

SANCHA

San Diego

Sat 2/28

9:57 pm-8:43 am

1 stop7h 46m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 3/4

7:59 am-12:41 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$334

San DiegoChattanooga

SAN - CHA

SANCHA

San Diego

Thu 3/12

10:30 pm-8:59 am

1 stop7h 29m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 3/16

4:14 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$340

San DiegoChattanooga

SAN - CHA

SANCHA

San Diego

Sat 2/28

6:10 pm-11:33 am

2 stops14h 23m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 3/4

10:53 am-5:29 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$344

San DiegoChattanooga

SAN - CHA

SANCHA

San Diego

Thu 2/19

7:00 am-4:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 08m

$404

San DiegoChattanooga

SAN - CHA

SANCHA

San Diego

Wed 4/22

11:01 am-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 4/29

5:41 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$404

San DiegoChattanooga

SAN - CHA

SANCHA

San Diego

Sat 3/7

6:55 am-4:38 pm

2 stops30h 43m

$146

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Chattanooga in February.
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 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Chattanooga

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chattanooga (average of $65). Flying from San Diego to Chattanooga in March is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 February 11, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,179 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
8,179 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,179 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
9,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,179 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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
11,267 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,179 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

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

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  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Chattanooga?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to Chattanooga in just under 6h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 18m. 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 $223, United Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Chattanooga and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $276 and $288, respectively. These flights start at 46% 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chattanooga (average of $65). Flying from San Diego to Chattanooga in March is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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