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$238+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chattanooga (SFO - CHA)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chattanooga Lovell Field are usually found in February or August, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 julio 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$279
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$238
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$418
From San Francisco to Chattanooga Lovell Field
One-way flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga Lovell Field
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($117 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/305:15 amSFO - CHA
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
vie. 9/54:34 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$279
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/1711:57 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop7h 17mDelta
lun. 9/227:35 amCHA - SFO
1 stop9h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/27$309
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.
mié. 10/16:00 amSFO - CHA
2 stops14h 11mUnited Airlines
mar. 10/72:01 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$463

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SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

sáb. 8/30

5:15 am-4:21 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

vie. 9/5

4:34 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$279

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

mié. 9/17

11:57 pm-10:14 am

1 stop7h 17m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

lun. 9/22

7:35 am-2:27 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$309

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

mié. 10/1

6:00 am-11:11 pm

2 stops14h 11m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

mar. 10/7

2:01 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$463

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

jue. 8/7

11:59 pm-8:56 am

3 stops29h 57m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

dom. 8/10

4:58 pm-4:38 pm

3 stops26h 40m

$802

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

jue. 10/23

6:21 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$238

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

jue. 8/21

11:03 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$319

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

jue. 10/23

6:10 am-9:49 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$322

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

jue. 8/14

12:40 am-2:02 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$698

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Deals found on 7/28

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga, you should look to book at least 34 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to CHA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Chattanooga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Chattanooga in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 julio 29, 2025.
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.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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 San Francisco to Chattanooga round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chattanooga, with prices starting at $279. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $309 and $463, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Chattanooga one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $319 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $322 and Delta from $698 one-way.

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

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from San Francisco 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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