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$259+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Chattanooga (SNA - CHA)

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SNA — CHA
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Chattanooga

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Chattanooga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Chattanooga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/131:49 pm
SNA
-
CHA
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 8/176:14 am
CHA
-
SNA
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/228:55 am
SNA
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CHA
2 stops12h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 8/294:30 pm
CHA
-
SNA
1 stop7h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/182:00 pm
SNA
-
CHA
1 stop6h 50m
Delta
Tue 9/226:00 am
CHA
-
SNA
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Deal found 7/25$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/42:10 pm
SNA
-
CHA
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 9/127:00 am
CHA
-
SNA
2 stops11h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 9/107:59 pm
SNA
-
CHA
2 stops10h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 9/144:42 pm
CHA
-
SNA
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/612:01 pm
SNA
-
CHA
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Mon 8/106:14 am
CHA
-
SNA
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 9/61:34 pm
SNA
-
CHA
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 9/134:11 pm
CHA
-
SNA
1 stop9h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/96:45 am
SNA
-
CHA
2 stops11h 06m
American Airlines
Sun 9/136:13 am
CHA
-
SNA
1 stop6h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/2610:01 am
SNA
-
CHA
2 stops10h 18m
American Airlines
Fri 10/26:13 am
CHA
-
SNA
1 stop6h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$440

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Chattanooga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$259
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$561
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Chattanooga that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/22

8:55 am-12:10 am

2 stops12h 15m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 8/29

4:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$364

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/18

2:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 9/22

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop7h 26m

$389

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/4

2:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 00m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 9/12

7:00 am-3:12 pm

2 stops11h 12m

$398

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/10

7:59 pm-9:54 am

2 stops10h 55m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 9/14

4:42 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$417

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/5

10:20 am-11:06 pm

2 stops9h 46m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 8/9

7:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop6h 59m

$441
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/26

2:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 00m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 8/29

4:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$459

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/10

12:06 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 9/15

5:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$459

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/13

6:45 am-11:15 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 8/17

7:00 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 02m

$464
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/4

2:00 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$379

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/18

2:00 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$379

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Compare providers for flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Chattanooga in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Santa Ana, California-Chattanooga flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana, California-Chattanooga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana, California-Chattanooga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-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 Santa Ana, California-Chattanooga flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Chattanooga

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga (average of $309). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $940). 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 Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga flights typically cost between $628 and $694 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $349 on American Airlines (Aug 13-Aug 17).

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 July 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Santa Ana 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
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
10,040 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,487 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

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 Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga in about 6h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 25m. The distance from Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga is about 1856 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 Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga round-trip from $288. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $309, and United Airlines, from $333. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Chattanooga that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Chattanooga?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Chattanooga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga (average of $309). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Chattanooga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $940). 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 Santa Ana to Chattanooga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$288Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$309Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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