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$257+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga (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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHA
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$257
(Delta)

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November

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February

Average price

$542
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/1011:40 amSFO - CHA
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Tue 12/167:25 amCHA - SFO
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/3$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/26:35 amSJC - CHA
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Thu 12/114:06 pmCHA - SJC
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/3$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/1012:00 pmSFO - CHA
2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/168:05 amCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/27:10 pmSJC - CHA
2 stops11h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/115:30 amCHA - SJC
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/186:25 amSJC - CHA
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Thu 12/41:33 pmCHA - SJC
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/3$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/189:47 amSJC - CHA
2 stops8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/45:30 amCHA - SJC
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/27:10 pmSJC - CHA
2 stops11h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/910:17 amCHA - SJC
2 stops11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/1312:30 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Mon 11/176:21 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Deal found 11/2$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/1110:25 pmSJC - CHA
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Tue 11/186:56 amCHA - SJC
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 11/3$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/1212:27 amSFO - CHA
1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/172:16 pmCHA - SFO
2 stops10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/116:30 amSJC - CHA
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/187:01 amCHA - SJC
2 stops9h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/1811:44 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/225:20 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$489

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga that are best for you.

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Chattanooga

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Return

Price

San JoseChattanooga

SJC - CHA

SJCCHA

San Jose

Tue 12/2

6:35 am-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 12/9

5:45 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 55m

$309

San JoseChattanooga

SJC - CHA

SJCCHA

San Jose

Tue 12/2

6:35 am-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 12/11

4:06 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$309

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-5:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 1/27

2:00 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$309

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

11:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 12/16

7:25 am-2:23 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$309

San JoseChattanooga

SJC - CHA

SJCCHA

San Jose

Tue 12/2

7:10 pm-9:52 am

2 stops11h 42m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 12/9

5:30 am-10:23 am

1 stop7h 53m

$314

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

12:00 pm-12:09 am

2 stops9h 09m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 12/16

8:05 am-1:37 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$314

San JoseChattanooga

SJC - CHA

SJCCHA

San Jose

Tue 12/2

7:10 pm-9:52 am

2 stops11h 42m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 12/11

12:07 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$394

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop8h 35m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 3/14

4:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$408

San JoseChattanooga

SJC - CHA

SJCCHA

San Jose

Sat 11/15

6:25 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 11/18

5:50 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 42m

$439

San JoseChattanooga

SJC - CHA

SJCCHA

San Jose

Tue 11/11

6:25 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 11/18

4:14 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$439

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga (average of $138). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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 XIH to CHA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 November 4, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

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 November 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,003 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
9,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
11,040 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,003 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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 Bay Area to Chattanooga. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chattanooga from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 6.0 mi from the city center, Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chattanooga from San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga?

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga in just under 7h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 43m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga is about 2040 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $257. American Airlines flights start at $343 while deals on United Airlines start at $457 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga?

    When deciding which route to take from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga consider San Francisco - Chattanooga Lovell Field, San Jose - Chattanooga Lovell Field or Oakland - Chattanooga Lovell Field as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Chattanooga.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga (average of $138). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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 Bay Area to Chattanooga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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