Travelling from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Chattanooga Airport (CHA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chattanooga Airport.
Your PIE to CHA flight 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.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Allegiant Air is your gateway to discovering Chattanooga (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chattanooga Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Allegiant Air.
Among carriers operating PIE to CHA flights, Allegiant Air has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Handy information about St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
PIE is located at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
Of the departures from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport from central Tampa, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chattanooga Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near PIE:
Arriving at Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chattanooga Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CHA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chattanooga Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Chattanooga's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chattanooga Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to central Chattanooga
From Chattanooga Airport, Chattanooga is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
October is the busiest month for flights from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chattanooga Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Chattanooga in January.
Lock in your flight from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Chattanooga Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chattanooga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PIE to CHA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chattanooga. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, consider Memphis, roughly 434 kilometres west of Chattanooga. Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum are key reasons to visit.