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$172+ Cheap flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco (CHA - SFO)

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CHA — SFO
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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 April 30, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/124:11 pm
CHA
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SFO
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 8/155:30 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/288:14 pm
CHA
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SFO
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 6/21:17 pm
SFO
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CHA
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 8/126:14 am
CHA
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SFO
2 stops9h 58m
American Airlines
Wed 8/199:05 am
SFO
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CHA
2 stops10h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/134:12 pm
CHA
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SFO
1 stop8h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 10/175:30 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop6h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/35:40 pm
CHA
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SFO
1 stop9h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 6/811:30 pm
SFO
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CHA
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:14 pm
CHA
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SFO
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 6/92:03 pm
SFO
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CHA
1 stop7h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 7/16:00 am
CHA
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SFO
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Wed 7/811:37 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop7h 23m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 8/126:14 am
CHA
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SFO
2 stops9h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 8/229:05 am
SFO
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CHA
2 stops10h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/295:40 pm
CHA
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SFO
1 stop8h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 6/15:00 am
SFO
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CHA
1 stop8h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/254:22 pm
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SFO
1 stop9h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 7/2811:29 pm
SFO
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CHA
1 stop9h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$344

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 April 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$415
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chattanooga Lovell Field-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chattanooga Lovell Field-San Francisco flights.
From Chattanooga Lovell Field to San Francisco
One-way flight from Chattanooga Lovell Field to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 9/12

2:01 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

10:35 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 34m

$267
Quickest round-trip

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 6/22

8:30 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

7:50 am-7:33 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$328

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 10/16

4:30 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 10/24

11:35 am-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$389

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 9/9

2:55 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops11h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

10:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

$410

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 7/2

1:11 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops13h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-3:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$441

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 5/29

5:40 pm-12:45 am

1 stop10h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

5:00 am-4:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$454

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 6/3

6:25 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

9:56 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop18h 36m

$457

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 8/6

8:20 pm-12:36 am

1 stop7h 16m

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

7:50 am-7:33 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$459

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 9/9

7:00 am-8:17 pm

2 stops16h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

10:50 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops14h 23m

$671

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 5/12

5:41 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

6:55 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop17h 48m

$681

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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 April.
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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chattanooga-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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?

Booking 40 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to San Francisco (average of $363). Flying from Chattanooga to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 Francisco?

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 April 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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 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 15m. 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 American Airlines, from $286, and United Airlines, from $329. Delta is priced at 39% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to San Francisco (average of $363). Flying from Chattanooga to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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