San Antonio to Chattanooga (SAT–CHA) — 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 9 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 4m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights
IAH Houston 4h 16m ACCMNH → OOUA Houston (IAH) to Chattanooga flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 25m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 32m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga flights
ORD Chicago 5h 46m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga flights
DTW Detroit 6h 2m AMDLKE → DLVSWS Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga flights
DEN Denver 7h 1m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Chattanooga flights
EWR Newark 10h 5m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights
DCA Washington 14h 43m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Antonio to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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All flights from Chattanooga (CHA) Chattanooga to San Antonio flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
ATL ~4h 4m IAH ~4h 16m DFW ~4h 25m CLT ~5h 32m ORD ~5h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
367
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
SAT → CHA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
CHA → SAT
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric SAT→CHA AUS→CHA CLL→CHA
Distance from SAT – 67 mi 146 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Departure OTP 67% – –
Austin (AUS) to Chattanooga flights · College Station (CLL) to Chattanooga flights · Laredo (LRD) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAT 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 San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · CHA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 7:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Facts

SAT–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
Full nameSan Antonio International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 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 SAT to CHA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from CHA to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS, CLL and LRD. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS), College Station (CLL) and Laredo (LRD).