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Cheap Flights to Chattanooga

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Chattanooga that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chattanooga

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What is the cheapest flight to Chattanooga?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chattanooga was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at $230 return. The most popular connection is from Denver to Chattanooga and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $289 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chattanooga?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Chattanooga clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chattanooga is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $285. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are $404 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chattanooga?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Chattanooga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Chattanooga is September, where tickets cost $341 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $513 and $420 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of $38.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chattanooga?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Chattanooga depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Chattanooga is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $379 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chattanooga is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $403.

What is a good deal for flights to Chattanooga?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Chattanooga, 25% of our users found tickets to Chattanooga for the following prices or less: From Fort Lauderdale $77 round-trip, from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport $249 round-trip, from New York LaGuardia Airport $249 round-trip.

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FAQs - booking Chattanooga flights

  • Does Chattanooga Airport have an Information Desk?

    If you need help navigating the airport, go to the Information Desk on the first floor of the rotunda at Chattanooga Airport. It is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, and it is run by airport ambassadors who know about the airport’s amenities and the various sights in the region.

  • Is smoking allowed anywhere inside Chattanooga Airport?

    While smoking is strictly forbidden inside of all the terminals of Chattanooga Airport, there are several designated outdoor areas for it. To have a cigarette or use another nicotine-based product, look for official airport signs that say whether smoking is allowed, as well as trash cans with ashtrays.

  • Is it possible to use public transportation to go from Chattanooga Airport to the city center?

    There are currently two public buses that connect Chattanooga Airport and the city center. Both bus routes 19 and 5 have stops outside of the airport’s Arrivals terminal, and they run between the airport and the city’s downtown every 30 minutes, 7 days a week.

  • Do any hotels offer a shuttle service to Chattanooga Airport?

    To stay somewhere charming and unique, book a room at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel, which offers a free shuttle service to Chattanooga Airport and is located in the city’s historic downtown. For an affordable choice, select the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Chattanooga at Hamilton Place Mall, which also has an airport shuttle and is an 8m drive from Ruby Falls.

  • What hotels are close to Chattanooga Airport (CHA)?

    For hotels near Chattanooga Airport, you can check into Extended Stay America Chattanooga, approximately 1.3 miles from the airport. Other options include Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton Place, approximately 4.2 miles from the airport, and Hampton Inn & Suites Hamilton Place, around 3.9 miles from the airport.

  • What car rental options are available at Chattanooga Airport?

    Renting a car is one of the best ways to explore Chattanooga or get to the city. Different car rental providers have a counter at Chattanooga Airport, including Avis, Alamo, Budget, Thrifty, Enterprise, Dollar, Hertz, and National.

  • Which international airport is closest to Chattanooga Airport?

    CHA is a regional airport with domestic flights to other cities in the U.S. If you wish to connect to an international flight after your stay in Chattanooga, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the nearest international airport. You’ll find direct flights from CHA to ATL operated by Delta Airlines.

  • Are there parking options where my ride can wait for me at Chattanooga Airport?

    Chattanooga Airport has different parking options, including Short-Term, Long-Term, and Parking Garages. Parking is free for the first 15 minutes in all lots, after which you’ll pay around $2 for each additional 30 minutes. All parking lots are close to the main Terminal. You can take advantage of the first free 15 minutes in all parking lots for pick-ups. 

  • What is the cheapest flight to Chattanooga?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chattanooga was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at $230 return. The most popular connection is from Denver to Chattanooga and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $289 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport from central Chattanooga?

    The distance between Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport and downtown Chattanooga is 6 miles.

  • What is the name of Chattanooga’s airport?

    All flights to Chattanooga land at Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport. The airport code is CHA,and it can also be referred to as Lovell Field.

  • How much is a flight to Chattanooga?

    On average, a flight to Chattanooga costs $238. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $39 and departed from Fort Lauderdale Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chattanooga?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Chattanooga.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Chattanooga?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chattanooga is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chattanooga?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chattanooga with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Chattanooga?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chattanooga up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chattanooga

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Chattanooga? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Chattanooga for the following prices or less: From Chicago O'Hare Intl $188, from Newark $254, from Houston George Bush Intcntl $336
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chattanooga flight deals.
  • To unwind after your flight to Chattanooga, head to the Gig Lounge, which is located on the upper level of Chattanooga Airport (CHA). This lounge is free to the public and has a variety of iPads, an Xbox, televisions, and comfortable chairs that provide a convenient place to catch your breath.
  • For those who would like to take a direct flight to Chattanooga Airport, consider making your reservation with American, Delta, or United Airlines. All three of these companies allow customers to purchase additional legroom for a small fee and they provide many perks, including free snacks.
  • If you need to have an important document notarized before heading to your final destination, head to the notary office that is in the Arrivals terminal of Chattanooga Airport. The services in this office are free, but travelers must make a reservation ahead of time via the airport.
  • Are you or someone traveling with you with disabled? The airport has Support Volunteers who are there to help handicapped passengers navigate the terminals and collect their luggage after their flights to Chattanooga. If you would benefit from this additional assistance, call the airport ahead of your travels.
  • To refuel after a long day of travel, there are several restaurants that you can choose from to enjoy a relaxing meal at Chattanooga Airport. Turbo Grill serves a variety of burgers, sandwiches, and salads, while Tailwind has artisan pizza and Mexican food. Copilot Coffee is a good choice for travelers short on time, as it has a selection of takeaway pastries and beverages.
  • Pet parents can access a pet relief area at Chattanooga Airport (CHA) next to the Information Booth, between the Baggage Claim Area and the dome. Small pets are allowed through the airport’s checkpoint.
  • Travelers visiting Chattanooga from the West Coast will find a selection of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You’ll find multiple one-stop flights to CHA operated by Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Chattanooga

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chattanooga. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Chattanooga. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Everything about this flight was good except for the very end when I reached my destination. Everyone from the tune to the wheelchair escorts were great with the case were great but I miss you with people at the check in this at the very end. I need help from the chicken desk because I forgot my pillow on the plane The female worker at the chicken desk said that they found my pillow and she was going to retrieve it for me. She left a 30 minutes without any update and her so she saw me walking back and forth waiting for her and they didn't even bother calling her or radioing her for any updates. They were busy because they were behind schedule and they were overwhelmed but thanks because at least glanced me and try to give me an update just a quick radio check or phone call. I don't care about the pillow but if you tell me to wait, I waited for at least half an hour before I said something and I just left because they wouldn't bother talking to me so I could, so everything's going in the review. I took pictures of the two men that were left working at the check-in counter. The totally ignored me despite the signals I've been giving them. I don't see any offers in the kayak review to add pictures or screenshots so I'm going to post another review I don't know their name but I'm pretty sure Delta will find other names when they see the review. Google with pictures. There was another guy at the chicken counter bring an orange workers vest who finally left after telling me that the girl that was retrieving my pillow is working the gates now. That would have been if they just told me that's what happened. But I had no update. Make me wait for nothing. Thank you Delta airlines!

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Everything about this flight was good except for the very end when I reached my destination. Everyone from the tune to the wheelchair escorts were great with the case were great but I miss you with people at the check in this at the very end. I need help from the chicken desk because I forgot my pillow on the plane The female worker at the chicken desk said that they found my pillow and she was going to retrieve it for me. She left a 30 minutes without any update and her so she saw me walking back and forth waiting for her and they didn't even bother calling her or radioing her for any updates. They were busy because they were behind schedule and they were overwhelmed but thanks because at least glanced me and try to give me an update just a quick radio check or phone call. I don't care about the pillow but if you tell me to wait, I waited for at least half an hour before I said something and I just left because they wouldn't bother talking to me so I could, so everything's going in the review. I took pictures of the two men that were left working at the check-in counter. The totally ignored me despite the signals I've been giving them. I don't see any offers in the kayak review to add pictures or screenshots so I'm going to post another review I don't know their name but I'm pretty sure Delta will find other names when they see the review. Google with pictures. There was another guy at the chicken counter bring an orange workers vest who finally left after telling me that the girl that was retrieving my pillow is working the gates now. That would have been if they just told me that's what happened. But I had no update. Make me wait for nothing. Thank you Delta airlines!

The flights are constantly late anymore, and they won't even give you a glass of water on the plane. For years, they were able to do a service on this flight from Atlanta to Knoxville and Knoxville Atlanta now they say it's too short of a flight. You can't even get a quick drink of water.

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

Smallest leg room I've ever had on a plane.

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

Flight was great. DELTA did a fantastic job! ATL was busy, as usual!

They delayed the flight 3 hours because it wasn't full they moved us to 5 different gates probably the worst airline ever not even spirit is this bad.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

For some strange reason I was put in zone 5 for boarding even though I had paid premium price for a premium seat right behind business class. This must have been a flaw because everyone else around me in the same zone (row) had been placed in zone 3.

Would had been nice to see a movie without having to pay to watch

This is a no frills, get it done, efficient airline. The seat is a lawn chair. You better bring your own entertainment. If you want something other than water you need to pay for it. But they will get you to your destination quickly, on time, and then they will turn the flight around and go right back where they came from. Reliably. Couple times a week tops. If it fits into your schedule, you can’t get there cheaper or faster.

A three hour delay to board and then another hour on the tarmac because they couldn't get a tractor? Ugh.

Allegiant canceled the flight. The flight the next day was full. Allegiant did not provide any compensation besides a refund. Last time on Allegiant.

Seats were very uncomfortable and being charged for snacks and water.........

Allegiant actually impressed me, original inbound flight from PBG was so late they gave us a bird inbound from Des Moines and only left 1h late and gained 40 minutes back in the air. Comfortable flight with no frills but no complaints.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

desk agent in sioux falls is rough .needs customer courtesy training

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

technology worked well and everything ran smoothly. The seats are quite cramped so please don't try to re-engineer the cabin to squeeze more bodies on board.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Arrived early picked up my bag in a few minutes- great trip - thank you

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

delayed due to weather. Could not communicate with family since the wifi was broken

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Plane was delayed for 6 hours, at first by weather, which is understandable, but was further delayed with NO given reason for 2 1/2 hours more. We had no clue when we were going to depart actually until they opened the ramp. VERY POOR to ZERO COMMUNICATION!!!

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