Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chattanooga Airport (CHA): what you need to know
Your RDU to CHA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chattanooga Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between RDU and CHA:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
Right now, RM480 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chattanooga Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM959. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to CHA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chattanooga Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chattanooga Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of RDU.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chattanooga Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
Reserve a hotel close to CHA if you're taking a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chattanooga Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Chattanooga Airport rental car and explore Chattanooga and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Chattanooga Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to central Chattanooga
From Chattanooga Airport, Chattanooga is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
June is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chattanooga Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Chattanooga in February.
The warmest month in Chattanooga is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chattanooga Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to CHA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chattanooga. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
If you're looking to explore another corner of United States, head for Memphis, about 434 kilometres west of Chattanooga. Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum and Sun Studio are among its highlights.
