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      Flight deals from Chattanooga to San Diego International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chattanooga Airport to San Diego International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $506. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      San Diego.$506 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chattanooga on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Chattanooga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.
      San Diego.$506 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chattanooga on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Chattanooga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.
      San Diego.$506 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chattanooga on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Chattanooga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.
      San Diego.$506 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chattanooga on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Chattanooga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.
      San Diego.$506 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chattanooga on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Chattanooga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.
      San Diego.$506 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chattanooga on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Chattanooga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.
      San Diego.$507 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chattanooga on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Chattanooga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.
      San Diego.$593 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chattanooga on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chattanooga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $593, select.
      San Diego.$632 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chattanooga on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Chattanooga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $632, select.
      San Diego.$668 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chattanooga on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Chattanooga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $668, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Chattanooga to San Diego International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chattanooga to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in September.
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      Chattanooga to San Diego International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Chattanooga to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

      San Diego International

      4km from central San Diego
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      McClellan-Palomar

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      Chattanooga to San Diego: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$506
      Cheapest month to flyNovember

      Finding cheap flights from Chattanooga to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Chattanooga to San Diego International is $506. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chattanooga to San Diego International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $506.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Chattanooga to San Diego International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Chattanooga to San Diego International is usually November.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chattanooga Airport to San Diego International Airport on Friday, 13 November 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chattanooga Airport and San Diego International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

      Travelling from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

      • San Diego's timezone is UTC-8, making San Diego three hours behind Chattanooga.

      • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CHA to SAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

      • During popular months such as October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

      • If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chattanooga Airport to San Diego International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CHA and SAN:

        • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

        • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

        • Harry Reid International Airport

      Handy information about Chattanooga Airport (CHA)

      • 77% of flights leaving from Chattanooga Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

      • Chattanooga Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Chattanooga. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

      • Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.

      • Looking for a convenient hotel near CHA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chattanooga Airport to San Diego International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

      Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • If you're arriving on a late Chattanooga Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:

      • Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Diego and beyond.

      • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.

      Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

      • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

      • From San Diego International Airport, San Diego is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

      • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.

      When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • August is the busiest month for flights from Chattanooga Airport to San Diego International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to San Diego in March.

      • Book your flight from Chattanooga Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you want to visit San Diego during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

      • Look for cheap tickets from CHA to SAN in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've visited San Diego, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to check off its top sights. From Hollywood Sign to Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

      • Phoenix is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without a visit to Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.

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