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$155+ Cheap flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco (CHA - SFO)

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHA — SFO
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chattanooga Lovell Field to San Francisco are usually found in January or April, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chattanooga to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/235:25 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Fri 12/266:00 amSFO - CHA
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/13$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/257:20 amCHA - SFO
1 stop10h 19mDelta
Fri 1/26:00 amSFO - CHA
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/15$489
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Fri 12/197:35 amCHA - SFO
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/267:00 amSFO - CHA
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$529
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/235:25 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Sun 12/2810:30 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/15$538
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Fri 12/266:35 amCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/307:00 amSFO - CHA
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/257:11 amCHA - SFO
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/212:05 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/235:43 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/288:00 pmSFO - CHA
2 stops18h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$684
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/295:35 amCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/212:05 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$737

Find flight deals from Chattanooga to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chattanooga (CHA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$155
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$474
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco that are best for you.

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ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 2/19

9:58 pm-7:48 am

1 stop12h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

10:14 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$254

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 1/20

5:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

11:56 pm-11:44 am

1 stop8h 48m

$319

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 4/17

7:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-5:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$329

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 4/14

2:55 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop10h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

11:35 am-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$329

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 4/15

4:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

1:45 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$329

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 4/18

3:15 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

10:30 pm-10:56 am

1 stop9h 26m

$329

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 4/18

1:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-5:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$329

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 1/21

3:02 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

5:45 am-5:54 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$329

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 4/17

7:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-4:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$329

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 1/21

11:43 am-5:43 pm

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

11:05 pm-11:01 am

1 stop8h 56m

$329

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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 Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chattanooga-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chattanooga-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chattanooga-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Chattanooga with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chattanooga to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chattanooga to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to San Francisco (average of $194). Flying from Chattanooga to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Chattanooga to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chattanooga to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chattanooga to San Francisco?

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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
11,052 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

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 Francisco. 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 Francisco?

    Departing from Chattanooga to San Francisco will take you 7h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2062 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco round-trip from $276. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $276, and United Airlines, from $290. American Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to San Francisco (average of $194). Flying from Chattanooga to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco. 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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