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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 14m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 18m AAQFQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
IAH Houston 5h 15m UA ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Austin flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 37m AA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Austin flights
ORD Chicago 5h 46m AAUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights
DEN Denver 6h 20m UA ACDLF9 Denver (DEN) to Austin flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 28m G4 ADB6WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Austin flights
DTW Detroit 8h 7m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Austin flights
MIA Miami 9h 25m AA AADLG3 Miami (MIA) to Austin flights
DCA Washington 14h 14m AA WN Washington (DCA) to Austin flights
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Chattanooga to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
798 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
749
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CHA → AUS
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
AUS → CHA
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →

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 8 7
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 11m 1h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

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 2h 55m 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.

CHA–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Austin route.
Route details
Distance798 mi / 1,284 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

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 2h 55m 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.
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 2 hours 55 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).