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$139+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chattanooga (SFO - 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$263
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$478
From San Francisco to Chattanooga Lovell Field
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 6/265:25 amSFO - CHA
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/302:00 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 8/96:15 amSFO - CHA
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Sat 8/161:12 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/11$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/811:55 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/151:58 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop22h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$451
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1411:59 pmSFO - CHA
2 stops11h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/172:37 pmCHA - SFO
3 stops29h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$604

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chattanooga that are best for you.

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Chattanooga

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Price

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Thu 6/26

5:25 am-4:13 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 6/30

2:00 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$263

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

6:15 am-5:54 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 8/16

1:12 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$277

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

11:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop8h 40m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 7/15

1:58 pm-9:09 am

1 stop22h 11m

$451

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

11:59 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops11h 48m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 8/17

2:37 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops29h 13m

$604

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

7:13 am-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$139

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

6:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$149

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

4:33 pm-11:35 am

2 stops16h 02m

$284

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga

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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 June 9, 2025.

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 June 12, 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.

Rainfall in Chattanooga by month

Plan your trip to Chattanooga by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chattanooga by month

Plan your trip to Chattanooga by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

  • 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 $263. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $277 and $451, respectively. These flights start at 41% 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 $139 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $149 and United Airlines from $284 one-way.

  • 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, 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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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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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