Chattanooga to Austin (CHA–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chattanooga to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 798 mi 2h 55m nonstop -2h behind 20 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CHA and AUS, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
BNA ~4h 41m MEM ~4h 45m SRQ ~5h 29m AMA ~5h 40m PIT ~6h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
822
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
CHA → AUS
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
AUS → CHA
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Austin from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric CHA→AUS TYS→AUS PDK→AUS
Distance from CHA – 87 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 2
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 3h 48m
Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Austin flights · Atlanta (PDK) to Austin flights · Atlanta (ATL) to Austin flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Austin is 2 hours behind Chattanooga.
CHA: EDT · AUS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 4:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
798 mi / 1,284 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CHA–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Austin route.
Route details
Distance798 mi / 1,284 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 798 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CHA to AUS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, MEM, SRQ, AMA, PIT, IND, PHL, LGA, ORL, DFW, DCA, CLT, IAH, DTW, ATL, ORD, MIA, FLL, LAS and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Austin is 2 hours behind Chattanooga.
Yes, return flights from AUS to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, PDK and ATL. 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 CHA to AUS

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CHA to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to AUS ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 798 miles (1,284 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Atlanta (PDK) and Atlanta (ATL).