Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga Airport (CHA): what you need to know
All great adventures take off from Fort Lauderdale's main airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Explore the options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga Airport (CHA) leaving from this base.
Chattanooga (where Chattanooga Airport is located) and Fort Lauderdale share the UTC-4 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Your flight from Fort Lauderdale to CHA won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
From the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL is around 8 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
About Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
Book a hotel near CHA if you're catching a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to central Chattanooga
From Chattanooga Airport, Chattanooga is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 17 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga Airport is C$52. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$95. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to lock in flight tickets from Fort Lauderdale to CHA. You're more likely to score a great deal and have a larger selection of departure times and travel dates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga Airport.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
September is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga Airport. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Chattanooga in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to CHA for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chattanooga to range from 17ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -5ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Chattanooga
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Chattanooga right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chattanooga Airport:
One of the best ways to experience Chattanooga is to explore its top sights. Some highlights include Tennessee Aquarium, Ruby Falls and Hunter Museum of American Art.
Complete your Chattanooga trip with a car rental
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