Traveling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chattanooga Airport (CHA): what you need to know
Your IAD to CHA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Traveling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Chattanooga Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between IAD and CHA:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
Currently, $98 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Chattanooga Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $226. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from IAD to CHA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chattanooga Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chattanooga Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To reach Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Chattanooga Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near IAD:
Arriving at Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
If you're getting in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Chattanooga Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near CHA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chattanooga Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Chattanooga and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Chattanooga Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to central Chattanooga
From Chattanooga Airport, Chattanooga is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting to the center on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
October is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chattanooga Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Chattanooga in January.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Chattanooga Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chattanooga during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to CHA around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chattanooga. Around 402 kilometers away to the east, its best attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, head for Memphis, about 434 kilometers west of Chattanooga. Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
