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Cheapest round-trip
$173
Overall average: $348
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EWR - CHA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$189
Typical prices: $279-$699
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ORD - CHA • Non-stop
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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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Recent round-trip flight deals to Chattanooga

Sat, Feb 28 - Fri, Mar 6
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chattanooga

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Chattanooga to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Chattanooga?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The flight route Chicago to Chattanooga was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $181. Also in the last 3 days, Dallas was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Chattanooga with one-way tickets at $71 and $173 round-trip.

How much is a flight to Chattanooga?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Chattanooga from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Chattanooga costs $277. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $39 and departed from Fort Lauderdale. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Orlando to Chattanooga which costs $108 on average, and New York to Chattanooga, which costs $415 on average.

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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 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 August, where tickets cost $277 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $587 and $427 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is July with an average price of $303.

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 $42 one-way - $81 round-trip, from Orlando Sanford Intl Airport $46 one-way - $84 round-trip, from Punta Gorda $57 one-way - $86 round-trip.

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Low seasonDecember
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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
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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?

    The flight route Chicago to Chattanooga was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $181. Also in the last 3 days, Dallas was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Chattanooga with one-way tickets at $71 and $173 round-trip.

  • 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 $277. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $39 and departed from Fort Lauderdale Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Chattanooga?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chattanooga is Saturday where tickets can be as cheap as $271. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are $421 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Chattanooga is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $247 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chattanooga is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $369.

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 $239, from Newark $241, from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National $422
  • 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 5 airlines flying to Chattanooga

 
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I didn't take this flight. I changed the flight. Why am I getting surveys and notifications on flights that I change. Seems like a defect with Kayak.

2.0 MediocreTodd, Jan 2026
IAH - ATL
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I didn't take this flight. I changed the flight. Why am I getting surveys and notifications on flights that I change. Seems like a defect with Kayak.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

The attendant on board was amazing. She should be doing business/first international long haul.

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

This was one of the most frustrating travel experiences I've had to date. I had changed my flight day of to this one as it was slated to depart on time. It ended up being so delayed that my original flight took off before this one did. The boarding process began but eventually stopped and everyone had to get off the plane as a problem was identified. The person at the front desk just tried to laugh it off as if this wasn't already a huge inconvenience. From there, we eventually got to board only to sit at the gate for an additional hour because of some additional issue. This was extremely frustrating and caused a lot of stress.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

I was trying to take 2 one and a half hour one way trips and I experienced almost 20 delays over the course of those two trips. Only a few of them were due to weather the rest was disorganization

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

Crew was helpful and cheerful especially when they had no refreshments to work with. The plane was never serviced and had nothing but limited water and coffee onboard. For the price point, a concern of services.

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

Flight was canceled. I asked to be rerouted to OKC and then took an Uber.

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

On time on a day with lots of weather cancellations on other flights. Thank you for getting me home during a winter storm!

Great flight. Friendly staff. Free snacks and drinks would be nice. I would love fewer taxes and fees added on.

My 90 year old father flew with me. He needed wheel chair assistance and is nearly deaf. The staff was amazing with him.

It was fine. Nobody was outstandingly friendly but no one was rude and everything was smooth . The captain thanked us for flying but no one greeted me as I walked on the plane or as I exited which is the least they could do lol

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

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.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Everything was good. On time, boarding fast, flight attendants friendly.

Great, but seats are terrible. Way too cramped for any human.

Spirit has always and will always stink. Absolute worst airline around.

It was smooth sailing snags we had a really smooth landing and a great flight!

The entire experience was so surprisingly pleasant. And the blocked extra seat between us was such an amazing and nice bonus. Great experience all around and I can’t wait to fly with spirit again!

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

All very good except they didn’t load our walker so haven’t gotten it yet

Flight was cancelled. But kayak thought it was still on time.

For the cost you can't e too critical, but the inablitiy to recline the seat and minimal cushioning in the seats made for a less than comfortable flight. Other than that we had an ealry departure and arrival, boarding was smooth.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

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