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$80+ Cheap flights from California to Chattanooga (CHA)

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LAX — CHA
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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Sat 2/1
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Cheap flight deals from California to Chattanooga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Chattanooga (CHA). 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 January 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$80
(Booking.com)
From California to Chattanooga Lovell Field
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Cheapest flights from California to Chattanooga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Chattanooga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 2/1412:59 amLAX - CHA
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/225:00 amCHA - LAX
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/812:27 amSFO - CHA
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/152:49 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/57:45 amSNA - CHA
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/125:39 amCHA - SNA
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/1810:30 pmFAT - CHA
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Tue 2/253:23 pmCHA - FAT
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Deal found 1/20$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/910:45 pmSAN - CHA
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/166:00 amCHA - SAN
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Fri 2/1410:10 pmLAS - CHA
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Sun 2/1612:55 pmCHA - LAS
1 stop10h 03mDelta
Deal found 1/18$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/121:00 pmONT - CHA
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Sun 2/165:48 amCHA - ONT
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Deal found 1/19$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/1811:50 pmLAX - CHA
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Thu 4/311:26 amCHA - LAX
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/20$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 3/2510:45 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Mon 3/315:30 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/19$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 3/46:18 pmSNA - CHA
2 stops14h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/1112:16 pmCHA - SNA
1 stop9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/198:00 amSFO - CHA
2 stops11h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/215:31 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/18$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1812:34 pmFAT - CHA
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/255:00 amCHA - FAT
2 stops9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$299

Find flights from California to Chattanooga within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Chattanooga 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 January 20, 2025.

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Los AngelesChattanooga

LAX - CHA

LAXCHA

Los Angeles

Fri 2/14

12:59 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 19m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 2/22

5:00 am-9:48 am

1 stop7h 48m

$229

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

12:27 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 08m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 2/15

2:49 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$254

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/5

7:45 am-5:39 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 3/12

5:39 am-9:33 am

1 stop6h 54m

$288

FresnoChattanooga

FAT - CHA

FATCHA

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 2/18

10:30 pm-9:49 am

1 stop8h 19m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 2/25

3:23 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$289

Las VegasChattanooga

LAS - CHA

LASCHA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/14

10:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop8h 40m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 2/16

12:55 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$289

Los AngelesChattanooga

LAX - CHA

LAXCHA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 4/5

9:45 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$289

San DiegoChattanooga

SAN - CHA

SANCHA

San Diego

Wed 4/9

10:45 pm-8:36 am

1 stop6h 51m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 4/16

6:00 am-10:01 am

1 stop7h 01m

$289

OntarioChattanooga

ONT - CHA

ONTCHA

Ontario

Wed 2/12

1:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sun 2/16

5:48 am-11:55 am

1 stop9h 07m

$289

San FranciscoChattanooga

SFO - CHA

SFOCHA

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

10:45 pm-10:36 am

1 stop8h 51m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 3/31

5:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$293

Santa AnaChattanooga

SNA - CHA

SNACHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/4

6:18 pm-11:31 am

2 stops14h 13m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 3/11

12:16 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$294

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chattanooga

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Travel insights for flights from California to Chattanooga

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Chattanooga including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Chattanooga?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from California to Chattanooga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to CHA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Chattanooga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Chattanooga as you normally would.

Rainfall in Chattanooga by month

Plan your trip to Chattanooga by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chattanooga ranges from 3.3 - 5.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Chattanooga when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in Chattanooga by month

Plan your trip to Chattanooga by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chattanooga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chattanooga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chattanooga. 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 Chattanooga. Reviews last updated January 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Chattanooga, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chattanooga from California?

    Chattanooga Lovell Field (CHA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Chattanooga. It is only a 6.0 mi journey from Lovell Field (CHA) to Chattanooga’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Chattanooga one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Chattanooga are Allegiant Air ($80), American Airlines ($115), and United Airlines ($160).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Chattanooga?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Chattanooga Lovell Field, Ontario - Chattanooga Lovell Field or San Francisco - Chattanooga Lovell Field when deciding on the best route from California to Chattanooga.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Chattanooga that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Chattanooga flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Chattanooga?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Chattanooga.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Chattanooga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Chattanooga 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 California to Chattanooga?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chattanooga (average of $323). Flying from California to Chattanooga in June is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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 California to Chattanooga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Chattanooga. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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