Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Chattanooga?

Flights from Richmond to Chattanooga usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Chattanooga?

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Chattanooga pass through?

One-stop flights from Richmond to Chattanooga most commonly connect through: • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 57% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) - 3% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Chattanooga?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Richmond to Chattanooga. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $269 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $588, a difference of $319. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Richmond to Chattanooga?

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Chattanooga takes about 00m, covering 471 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to Chattanooga?

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.

Have flight prices from Richmond to Chattanooga changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $356 to $1,058. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Richmond to Chattanooga looking right now?

One-way fares from Richmond to Chattanooga are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $298, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Richmond to Chattanooga?

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 08m, compared with 4h 18m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 6h 18m via Newark (EWR).

What car rental options are available at Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA)?

Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Budget • Thrifty • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Chattanooga flight?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Chattanooga range from $279 to $442, with an average of $346 over the past 12 months. Anything below $279 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Chattanooga?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Chattanooga. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 69% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Chattanooga?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Chattanooga at $263 round-trip. •October ($658) and November ($526) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 150% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Richmond to Chattanooga?

American Airlines ($364) and Delta ($364) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Chattanooga according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Richmond to Chattanooga?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the most popular layover for the Richmond to Chattanooga route. Over the past 3 months, 57% of KAYAK users found 1-stop round-trips connecting via CLT.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Richmond to Chattanooga?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $319. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Richmond to Chattanooga which airport offers the shortest layover?

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) had the shortest average connection time for Richmond to Chattanooga layovers at 2h 38m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Chattanooga

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

3:25 pm - 9:19 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:35 am - 11:32 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$321Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 10

7:21 pm - 7:11 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

23h 50m2 stops Tampa Fort Lauderdale

3:37 pm - 5:38 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 01m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

$356Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

6:10 am - 12:52 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

6h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 11:48 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$364American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

6:10 am - 12:52 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

6h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:09 pm - 9:22 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$364American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

7:00 am - 11:25 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:12 pm - 4:10 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$364Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

12:25 pm - 8:38 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

8h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 2:24 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$374United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

4:01 pm - 9:16 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

5h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:07 pm - 9:22 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$374American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

7:00 am - 11:25 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:12 pm - 4:10 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$374Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 26

5:23 am - 9:19 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

3h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:55 pm - 12:45 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$374Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

10:30 am - 6:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

7h 40m1 stop Newark

6:30 am - 1:45 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$379United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Chattanooga

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30

8:07 pm - 12:20 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:03 pm - 11:59 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 56m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$541American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30

8:07 pm - 12:20 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

4h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:03 pm - 11:59 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 56m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$551American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30

6:00 am - 5:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

11h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:52 pm - 10:16 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

16h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$693United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30

6:00 am - 5:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

11h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:52 pm - 1:45 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

19h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$699United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30

6:00 am - 5:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

11h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:52 pm - 10:16 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

16h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$754United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30

6:00 am - 5:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

11h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:52 pm - 10:16 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

16h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$779United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30

7:00 am - 5:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

10h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:37 pm - 9:20 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

14h 43m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$838United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30

7:00 am - 5:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

10h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:37 pm - 9:20 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

14h 43m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$843United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 30

7:00 am - 5:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

10h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:37 pm - 9:20 amCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

14h 43m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$863United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 18

5:30 am - 9:20 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-CHA Chattanooga Lovell Field

3h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:59 pm - 6:31 pmCHA Chattanooga Lovell Field-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,092Delta

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Chattanooga?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Chattanooga. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 69% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Chattanooga? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Richmond to Chattanooga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Chattanooga at $263 round-trip.
•October ($658) and November ($526) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 150% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Chattanooga?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to Chattanooga.
How long is a flight from Richmond to Chattanooga?
A nonstop flight from Richmond to Chattanooga takes about 00m, covering 471 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to Chattanooga?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Chattanooga flight?
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Chattanooga range from $279 to $442, with an average of $346 over the past 12 months. Anything below $279 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Richmond to Chattanooga changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $356 to $1,058. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Richmond to Chattanooga looking right now?
One-way fares from Richmond to Chattanooga are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $298, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA)?
Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport (CHA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Chattanooga?
Flights from Richmond to Chattanooga usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Chattanooga pass through?
One-stop flights from Richmond to Chattanooga most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Chattanooga?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Richmond to Chattanooga. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $269 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $588, a difference of $319.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Richmond to Chattanooga?
Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 08m, compared with 4h 18m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 6h 18m via Newark (EWR).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $269, about $319 less than Sunday fares (54% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Chattanooga trip for February. Fares historically average $263 round-trip in that month - typically $395 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chattanooga Lovell Field Airport.

• Extended Stay America Select Suites - Chattanooga - Airport
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