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$209+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chattanooga (SFO - CHA)

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SFO — CHA
May 23 — May 301
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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 April 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 7/45:30 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Wed 7/88:14 pm
CHA
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SFO
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/22$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/285:00 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Tue 6/28:14 pm
CHA
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SFO
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 7/2911:24 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop9h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 8/812:22 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 8/155:00 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 8/245:20 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 8/155:30 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 8/246:14 am
CHA
-
SFO
2 stops9h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/211:56 pm
SFO
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CHA
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 5/96:30 am
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/296:00 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop6h 17m
Delta
Mon 8/38:20 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 16m
Delta
Deal found 4/23$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 8/155:00 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 8/195:20 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 4/291:16 pm
SFO
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CHA
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 5/46:09 pm
CHA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 6/205:00 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop10h 09m
American Airlines
Sat 6/274:18 pm
CHA
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SFO
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18$399

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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$209
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$528
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Chattanooga Lovell Field flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Chattanooga Lovell Field flights.
From San Francisco to Chattanooga Lovell Field
One-way flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga Lovell Field
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sat 5/23

5:50 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 5/28

7:56 pm-12:46 am

1 stop7h 50m

$363
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

6:00 am-3:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 8/3

8:20 pm-12:36 am

1 stop7h 16m

$363

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

8:15 am-9:52 pm

1 stop10h 37m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 8/8

4:11 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$411

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

12:35 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 5/9

6:30 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$447

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

5:00 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 8/19

6:30 am-5:24 pm

2 stops13h 54m

$584

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

5:30 am-4:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 5/8

5:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops17h 10m

$636

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

4:47 pm-9:34 am

2 stops13h 47m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 7/3

4:42 pm-12:15 am

1 stop10h 33m

$666

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

4:25 pm-9:49 am

2 stops14h 24m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 6/2

4:42 pm-7:25 am

2 stops17h 43m

$673

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

5:37 pm-9:34 am

2 stops12h 57m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 8/3

7:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$883

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

10:59 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops14h 04m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 8/3

7:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$914

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Deals found on 4/21

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 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 Francisco-Chattanooga flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga, you should look to book at least 20 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga (average of $328). Flying from San Francisco to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $813). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Chattanooga?

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 April 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Chattanooga will take you 7h 28m. 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 $338, respectively. These flights start at 41% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chattanooga (average of $328). Flying from San Francisco to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $813). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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