Chattanooga Airport brings back non-stop to Miami this summer

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Airport officials announce a new flight to Miami beginning this summer.

The service will be a once-a-week non-stop flight by American Airlines on Saturdays.

The Miami connection returns on June 3.

The flight connects Chattanoogans to 60 international destinations across Central America, the Caribbean and Latin America through Miami International Airport.

“Through listening to the needs and wishes of passengers, the Chattanooga Airport was able to work together with our partner American Airlines to return the nonstop service to Miami,” said Terry Hart, president and CEO of the Chattanooga Airport.

“We’re just as excited as passengers to have this flight return and for the opportunities it brings for vacation and business.”

Here is the schedule:

Depart CHA at 7 a.m. | Arrive MIA at 9:15 a.m.
Depart MIA at 7:35 p.m. | Arrive CHA at 9:55 p.m.

“American is excited to bring back service between the Chattanooga Airport and Miami International Airport this summer,” said Philippe Puech, American Airlines director of short-haul network planning. “This flight will complement our existing service from CHA to Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth and Washington D.C. We are thrilled to offer customers more ways to experience scenic Chattanooga and provide local residents with additional access to American’s global network.”

When the Chattanooga Airport adds the Miami service this summer, it will have flights to nine cities across the country.