Memphis to Chattanooga (MEM–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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270 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets 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 59m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 6m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga flights
SFB Orlando 4h 17m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chattanooga flights
ORD Chicago 4h 42m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 55m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga flights
IAH Houston 5h 40m ACCMNH → UA Houston (IAH) to Chattanooga flights
DCA Washington 6h 20m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga flights
LGA New York 6h 22m AADLPD → DL New York (LGA) to Chattanooga flights
DTW Detroit 6h 53m AFDLKE → DLVSWS Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga flights
EWR Newark 10h 4m ACFXUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Memphis to Chattanooga
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
270 mi 0h 47m nonstop +1h ahead

MEM–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 MEM to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ATL ~2h 59m CLT ~4h 6m SFB ~4h 17m ORD ~4h 42m PIE ~4h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
285
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
MEM → CHA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CHA → MEM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric MEM→CHA LIT→CHA
Distance from MEM – 129 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 0h 47m 0h 52m
Departure OTP 100% –
Little Rock (LIT) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of MEM 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 Memphis.
MEM: CDT · CHA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
270 mi / 434 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m gate to gate.
Facts

MEM–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance270 mi / 434 km
Flight time0h 47m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 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 MEM to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take about 0h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 270 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Orlando Sanford.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CHA 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.
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from CHA to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIT. 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 MEM to CHA

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MEM to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to CHA is about 0 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 270 miles (434 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Orlando Sanford. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Little Rock (LIT).