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$299+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chattanooga (SFO - CHA)

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SFO — CHA
Feb 22 — Mar 11
Sun 2/22
Sun 3/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chattanooga

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chattanooga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Chattanooga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/209:30 pm
SFO
-
CHA
1 stop8h 52m
Delta
Mon 2/236:32 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 17m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/28:33 am
SFO
-
CHA
2 stops9h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/510:17 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Fri 10/211:59 pm
SFO
-
CHA
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Wed 10/148:29 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/22$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/611:56 pm
SFO
-
CHA
1 stop8h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 2/101:00 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/189:14 am
SFO
-
CHA
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 2/226:47 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/23$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/287:00 am
SFO
-
CHA
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 2/287:51 am
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/2111:59 pm
SFO
-
CHA
1 stop9h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 2/241:15 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Fri 3/2712:26 am
SFO
-
CHA
1 stop9h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 4/43:35 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/22$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sun 8/211:07 am
SFO
-
CHA
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 8/83:16 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/22$454

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Chattanooga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 January 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$299
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$378
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 January 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chattanooga that are best for you.

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San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

12:25 am-1:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 3/1

6:47 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$329

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

9:30 pm-9:22 am

1 stop8h 52m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 2/23

6:32 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$329

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

12:30 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 4/5

6:47 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$329

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

8:33 am-9:27 pm

2 stops9h 54m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 4/5

10:17 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$371

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 2/22

6:47 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$394

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

11:59 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 2/24

1:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$429

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

12:26 am-1:23 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 4/4

3:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$449

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

9:04 pm-4:28 pm

3 stops40h 24m

$299

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

11:35 pm-8:59 am

1 stop6h 24m

$383

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

9:24 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$464

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Deals found on 1/22

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Chattanooga in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Francisco-Chattanooga flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Chattanooga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Chattanooga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Chattanooga flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Francisco-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 San Francisco to Chattanooga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chattanooga from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga, you should look to book at least 57 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga (average of $138). Flying from San Francisco to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 January 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco to Chattanooga have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,110 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
9,194 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
11,192 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,110 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Chattanooga?

    Departing from San Francisco to Chattanooga will take you 8h 52m. The distance between San Francisco and Chattanooga is about 2062 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chattanooga, with prices starting at $272. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $276 and $319, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Chattanooga?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Chattanooga?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga (average of $138). Flying from San Francisco to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 Francisco to Chattanooga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 January 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$319Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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