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Flights from San Diego to Chattanooga
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Chattanooga. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Atlanta, about 5h 29m door to door (120 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 29m
San Diego to Chattanooga at a glance
Fastest journey5h 29mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Chattanooga
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SAN Dallas (DFW) CHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Tue06:30 SAN11:27 DFW0h 48m connection12:15 DFW14:59 CHAAmerican Airlines
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SAN Atlanta (ATL) CHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Wed12:30 SAN19:37 ATL0h 53m connection20:30 ATL21:07 CHADelta Air Lines
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SAN Chicago (ORD) CHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest, GoJet Airlines
Mon07:45 SAN13:37 ORD2h 23m connection16:00 ORD18:16 CHAAmerican Airlines + GoJet Airlines
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SAN Charlotte (CLT) CHA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Mon06:45 SAN14:09 CLT2h 21m connection16:30 CLT17:17 CHAAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,939 km1,825 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 29mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hChattanooga vs San Diego
- Currency in Chattanooga
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → CHA
Flights from San Diego to Chattanooga: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Chattanooga?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Chattanooga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,939 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Chattanooga?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Charlotte (CLT). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Chattanooga?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Chattanooga: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
