How long is the flight from South Dakota to Chattanooga?

Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Dakota to Chattanooga in about 8h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 33m. The distance between South Dakota and Chattanooga is about 1132 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SD to CHA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Dakota to Chattanooga as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chattanooga from South Dakota?

For a flight from South Dakota to Chattanooga, you will be flying into Lovell Field. Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chattanooga from South Dakota?
For a flight from South Dakota to Chattanooga, you will be flying into Lovell Field. Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from South Dakota to Chattanooga?
Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Dakota to Chattanooga in about 8h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 33m. The distance between South Dakota and Chattanooga is about 1132 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Chattanooga that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to Chattanooga flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Chattanooga?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to Chattanooga.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Chattanooga?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota 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 South Dakota to Chattanooga?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from South Dakota 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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