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$139+ Cheap flights from Chattanooga to San Diego (CHA - SAN)

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHA — SAN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chattanooga Lovell Field to San Diego are usually found in August or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chattanooga (CHA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$457
From Chattanooga Lovell Field to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Chattanooga to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chattanooga to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/196:00 amCHA - SAN
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/232:48 pmSAN - CHA
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 8/187:59 pmCHA - SAN
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Sat 8/236:15 amSAN - CHA
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/28$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 8/113:27 pmCHA - SAN
2 stops21h 28mSpirit Airlines
Thu 8/141:17 pmSAN - CHA
3 stops23h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/192:01 pmCHA - SAN
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/237:00 amSAN - CHA
2 stops11h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$353

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Price

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 10/29

12:49 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop9h 35m

San Diego

Sat 11/1

6:15 am-3:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$257

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 8/18

6:26 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Diego

Sat 8/23

10:30 pm-9:03 am

1 stop7h 33m

$283

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 8/11

3:27 pm-9:55 am

2 stops21h 28m

San Diego

Thu 8/14

1:17 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops23h 38m

$302

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 10/29

8:45 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San Diego

Sat 11/1

11:02 am-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 57m

$357

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 11/4

7:32 am-2:29 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$139

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 11/4

12:10 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$184

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 8/5

4:58 pm-9:55 am

2 stops19h 57m

$271

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 11/4

6:25 am-12:33 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$343

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Best time to book a flight from Chattanooga to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chattanooga to San Diego. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chattanooga to San Diego is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Chattanooga to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Chattanooga to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chattanooga to San Diego in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chattanooga to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chattanooga to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $257. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $283 and $302, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $184 and $271 on United Airlines and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chattanooga to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chattanooga to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Chattanooga to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 2 airlines flying from Chattanooga to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chattanooga to San Diego. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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