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

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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 4h 2m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 16m AAQFQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
IAH Houston 4h 24m UA → ACCMEJA Houston (IAH) to Austin flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 13m AA → AAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Austin flights
ORD Chicago 5h 40m AAQRUA → 5YAAAC Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights
DTW Detroit 5h 55m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Austin flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 55m G4 → ADB6WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Austin flights
DEN Denver 6h 32m UA → ACDLF9 Denver (DEN) to Austin flights
DCA Washington 12h 55m AA → WN Washington (DCA) to Austin flights
EWR Newark 16h 19m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Austin flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chattanooga to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
798 mi 1h 51m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CHA and AUS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Austin (AUS) Austin to Chattanooga flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
ATL ~4h 2m DFW ~4h 16m IAH ~4h 24m CLT ~5h 13m ORD ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
597
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
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
AUS → CHA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
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 – 11 8
Weekly flights – 10 1
Flight time 1h 51m 2h 23m 2h 3m
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
-1h
Austin is 1 hour behind Chattanooga.
CHA: EDT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
798 mi / 1,284 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m gate to gate.
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 time1h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 1h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 798 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AUS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Austin is 1 hour 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 is about 1 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 798 miles (1,284 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Atlanta (PDK) and Atlanta (ATL).