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$271+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHA — SAN
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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Cheap flight deals from Chattanooga to San Diego

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 23, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/177:25 pm
CHA
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SAN
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Sun 9/2010:30 pm
SAN
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CHA
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/121:51 pm
CHA
-
SAN
2 stops9h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 8/1512:01 pm
SAN
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CHA
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sun 10/46:23 pm
CHA
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SAN
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Sat 10/1010:30 pm
SAN
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CHA
1 stop7h 47m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Sun 9/610:02 am
CHA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 49m
Delta
Wed 9/92:00 pm
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop6h 41m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$405
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.
Wed 9/1610:44 am
CHA
-
SAN
2 stops9h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 9/2010:30 pm
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop8h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$411
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.
Sat 8/154:30 pm
CHA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 8/177:41 pm
SAN
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CHA
2 stops11h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 9/21:15 pm
CHA
-
SAN
2 stops12h 40m
Delta
Tue 9/810:30 pm
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 10/104:42 pm
CHA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 10/1710:30 pm
SAN
-
CHA
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$432
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 9/18:21 am
CHA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 12m
Delta
Thu 9/1010:54 am
SAN
-
CHA
2 stops19h 24m
Delta
Deal found 7/18$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 7/282:50 pm
CHA
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SAN
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Tue 8/118:00 am
SAN
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CHA
1 stop7h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/21$439

Find 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 July 23, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(Delta)

One-way from

$271
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$493
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chattanooga to San Diego that are best for you.

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Price

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ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Diego

Sat 9/5

11:30 am-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$349

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 10/27

5:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San Diego

Tue 11/3

10:40 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 17m

$349

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 8/12

1:15 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Diego

Sat 8/15

8:00 am-7:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$349

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 8/12

1:51 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops9h 04m

San Diego

Sat 8/15

12:01 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$354

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 8/19

4:42 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 43m

San Diego

Tue 8/25

11:20 am-12:10 am

2 stops9h 50m

$354

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 9/1

1:51 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops9h 43m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

2:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 55m

$354

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 9/16

4:42 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 42m

San Diego

Sun 9/20

10:30 pm-9:54 am

1 stop8h 24m

$359

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 10/4

6:23 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Diego

Sat 10/10

10:30 pm-9:17 am

1 stop7h 47m

$394
Cheapest one-way

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 9/28

3:14 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops35h 45m

$271
Quickest one-way

ChattanoogaSan Diego

CHA - SAN

CHASAN

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 9/28

4:11 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$374

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Compare providers for flights from Chattanooga to San Diego

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 Chattanooga to San Diego 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 Chattanooga-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chattanooga-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chattanooga-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chattanooga-San Diego 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 Chattanooga-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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?

The best time to book flights from Chattanooga to San Diego is 74 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to San Diego (average of $322). Flying from Chattanooga to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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 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 July 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

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
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

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
10,024 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

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
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,479 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

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?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Chattanooga to San Diego in just under 7h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13m. 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 $288. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $288 and $308, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to San Diego (average of $322). Flying from Chattanooga to San Diego in May is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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 Chattanooga to San Diego

Discover the top 3 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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