Chattanooga to Los Angeles (CHA–LAX) — 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 6h 17m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 17m AAFJQF AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Angeles flights
DEN Denver 6h 42m UA AAACAF Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles flights
IAH Houston 7h 9m UA AAAFAS Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles flights
ORD Chicago 7h 28m AAQRUA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 29m AA AACZFJ Charlotte (CLT) to Los Angeles flights
DTW Detroit 7h 37m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles flights
DCA Washington 8h 35m AA AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Los Angeles flights
EWR Newark 8h 58m UA ASB6CA Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h 59m G4 ADB6DL Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chattanooga to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,884 mi 3h 57m nonstop -3h behind

CHA–LAX had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,884 miles in 3h 57m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CHA–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G6 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,043
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 → LAX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
LAX → CHA
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric CHA→LAX TYS→LAX HSV→LAX
Distance from CHA 87 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 57m 3h 38m 3h 42m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Chattanooga.
CHA: EDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,884 mi / 3,032 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 57m gate to gate.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

CHA–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,884 mi / 3,032 km
Flight time3h 57m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Los Angeles International Airport take about 3h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,884 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CHA to LAX: Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Chattanooga.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, HSV and PDK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LAX

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CHA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to LAX is about 3 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,884 miles (3,032 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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