Birmingham to Chattanooga (BHM–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BHM Airport Page →
135 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 4d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 2h 49m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 56m AAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga flights
ORD Chicago 5h 1m AAASEI → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga flights
IAH Houston 5h 2m ACCMEK → UA Houston (IAH) to Chattanooga flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 11m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga flights
MIA Miami 5h 29m AALXJQR → AA Miami (MIA) to Chattanooga flights
DTW Detroit 7h 51m AFDLKE → DLVSWS Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga flights
LGA New York 9h 17m DLWS → DL New York (LGA) to Chattanooga flights
DCA Washington 10h 6m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga flights
DEN Denver 20h 49m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Chattanooga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Birmingham to Chattanooga
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
135 mi 0h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

BHM–CHA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
ATL ~2h 49m CLT ~3h 56m PIE ~4h 7m ORD ~5h 1m IAH ~5h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
222
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BHM → CHA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
CHA → BHM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric BHM→CHA ATL→CHA PDK→CHA
Distance from BHM – 134 mi 142 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 1
Weekly flights ~1 313 –
Flight time 0h 27m 0h 49m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 89% – –
Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights · Atlanta (PDK) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · CHA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 7:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
135 mi / 217 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 27m gate to gate.
Facts

BHM–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance135 mi / 217 km
Flight time0h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take about 0h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 135 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare.
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
Yes, return flights from CHA to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATL and PDK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHM to CHA

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BHM to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to CHA is about 0 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 135 miles (217 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL) and Atlanta (PDK).