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$309+ Cheap flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco (CHA - SFO)

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CHA — SFO
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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The best prices from Chattanooga Lovell Field to San Francisco are usually found in January or August, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$387
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chattanooga Lovell Field-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chattanooga Lovell Field-San Francisco flights.
From Chattanooga Lovell Field to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/155:55 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/2410:00 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 10/72:55 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop10h 32mDelta
Sat 10/189:30 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/20$318
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/292:33 pmCHA - SFO
1 stop25h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/711:02 amSFO - CHA
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/285:31 pmCHA - SFO
2 stops17h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/711:59 pmSFO - CHA
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$559

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Price

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 3/15

5:55 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

10:00 pm-8:41 am

1 stop7h 41m

$309

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Mon 3/3

3:23 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

10:45 pm-9:36 am

1 stop7h 51m

$364

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 5/29

2:33 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop25h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 6/7

11:02 am-1:47 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$376

ChattanoogaSan Francisco

CHA - SFO

CHASFO

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 3/15

5:30 pm-8:01 am

2 stops17h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

11:03 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops14h 45m

$563

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Deals found on 2/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chattanooga to San Francisco in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chattanooga-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chattanooga-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chattanooga-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chattanooga-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chattanooga-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chattanooga to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chattanooga to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Chattanooga to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 CHA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Chattanooga to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chattanooga to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chattanooga to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chattanooga to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chattanooga to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Chattanooga to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chattanooga to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chattanooga to San Francisco round-trip from $309. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $364, and United Airlines, from $563. American Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chattanooga to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chattanooga to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Chattanooga to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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