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Among airlines operating Houston to Chattanooga flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston and Chattanooga.

Flights from Houston to Chattanooga may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston to Chattanooga.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $297 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $397 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Houston to Chattanooga most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Houston to Chattanooga route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $331 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $125. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to Chattanooga flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Chattanooga:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 11:57 am
• Latest: departs at 8:15 pm and lands at 10:27 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 12m.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Chattanooga takes 2h 12m, covering 695 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $854. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Chattanooga are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 4h 46m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 6h 20m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Houston to Chattanooga range from $302 to $447, with an average of $347 over the past 12 months. Anything below $302 counts as a good deal.