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$157+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHA — SAN
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chattanooga Lovell Field to San Diego are usually found in January or October, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Chattanooga to San Diego

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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$286
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$157
(Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$473
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/232:40 pmCHA - SAN
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/258:00 amSAN - CHA
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/25:40 pmCHA - SAN
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/46:48 amSAN - CHA
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 9/302:44 pmCHA - SAN
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Tue 10/711:44 amSAN - CHA
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/11$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 11/198:45 amCHA - SAN
2 stops9h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/28:40 pmSAN - CHA
2 stops11h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/225:54 amCHA - SAN
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Mon 10/279:48 pmSAN - CHA
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/11$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/12:44 pmCHA - SAN
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Wed 10/1510:30 pmSAN - CHA
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/10$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 9/258:13 pmCHA - SAN
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Tue 10/711:44 amSAN - CHA
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/11$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/246:00 amCHA - SAN
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/289:19 pmSAN - CHA
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:52 pmCHA - SAN
2 stops31h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/88:00 amSAN - CHA
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/262:40 pmCHA - SAN
1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/299:00 amSAN - CHA
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$341

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chattanooga to San Diego 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chattanooga to San Diego that are best for you.

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ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 9/30

1:04 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Diego

Sun 10/5

9:19 pm-8:32 am

1 stop8h 13m

$289

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 10/2

5:40 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Diego

Sat 10/4

6:48 am-4:46 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$289

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 10/21

5:59 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 21m

San Diego

Tue 10/28

6:15 am-3:19 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$289

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 10/24

5:59 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 21m

San Diego

Tue 10/28

6:15 am-5:14 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$289

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 10/24

4:04 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

10:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop9h 00m

$289

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 10/21

5:59 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 21m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

6:15 am-3:19 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$289

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 11/19

8:45 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San Diego

Tue 12/2

8:40 pm-11:33 am

2 stops11h 53m

$314

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 10/1

2:44 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop8h 42m

San Diego

Wed 10/15

10:30 pm-9:07 am

1 stop7h 37m

$327

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 10/23

2:40 pm-7:26 am

2 stops19h 46m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$331

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop9h 11m

San Diego

Mon 11/10

1:23 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$333

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Best time to book a flight from Chattanooga to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chattanooga to San Diego

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 August 29, 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 September 11, 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.

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

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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta 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
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.

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

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chattanooga to San Diego in just under 6h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 25m. There are 1833 mi between Chattanooga and San Diego. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $272. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $276 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 33% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $157. Users have also found prices from $179 and $189 on American Airlines and United 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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