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$149+ Cheap flights from Chattanooga to Sacramento (CHA - SMF)

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CHA — SMF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap flight deals from Chattanooga to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chattanooga (CHA) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$277
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$398
From Chattanooga Lovell Field to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Chattanooga Lovell Field to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Chattanooga to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chattanooga to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/72:31 pmCHA - SMF
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/107:26 pmSMF - CHA
2 stops16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/155:50 amCHA - SMF
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/219:58 pmSMF - CHA
1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$297
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1611:41 amCHA - SMF
2 stops23h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/207:26 pmSMF - CHA
2 stops16h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 9/194:08 pmCHA - SMF
1 stop9h 37mDelta
Mon 9/2211:28 amSMF - CHA
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/2$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:00 amCHA - SMF
2 stops14h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/158:35 pmSMF - CHA
2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$328

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ChattanoogaSacramento

CHA - SMF

CHASMF

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 8/7

2:31 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/10

7:26 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops16h 06m

$277

ChattanoogaSacramento

CHA - SMF

CHASMF

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 7/15

5:50 am-10:06 am

1 stop7h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/21

9:58 pm-10:35 am

1 stop9h 37m

$297

ChattanoogaSacramento

CHA - SMF

CHASMF

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 7/16

11:41 am-8:36 am

2 stops23h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/20

7:26 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops16h 06m

$298

ChattanoogaSacramento

CHA - SMF

CHASMF

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 9/19

4:08 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/22

11:28 am-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$309

ChattanoogaSacramento

CHA - SMF

CHASMF

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/15

8:35 pm-11:36 am

2 stops12h 01m

$317

ChattanoogaSacramento

CHA - SMF

CHASMF

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 8/1

6:29 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$149

ChattanoogaSacramento

CHA - SMF

CHASMF

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 8/1

3:27 pm-6:27 pm

3 stops30h 00m

$192

ChattanoogaSacramento

CHA - SMF

CHASMF

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 7/27

7:01 am-12:59 pm

2 stops8h 58m

$395

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Deals found on 6/30

Best time to book a flight from Chattanooga to Sacramento

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chattanooga to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Chattanooga to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 CHA to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chattanooga to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

When flying from Chattanooga to Sacramento, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chattanooga to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chattanooga to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chattanooga to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chattanooga to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chattanooga to Sacramento round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $297. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $298 and $309, respectively. American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chattanooga to Sacramento one-way?

    $149 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $192 and $395, respectively.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chattanooga to Sacramento 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 Chattanooga to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Chattanooga to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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