Domestic route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). 2,134 miles, 4h 30m nonstop.
SFO to ATL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,134 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 4h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN8 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 37all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 3h aheadAtlanta vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Atlanta
Round trips from $155
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 3.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Atlanta
8 airlines fly nonstop with 37 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS, TPA, RDU, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Minneapolis (MSP)SY1 airline
- Charleston (CHS)MX1 airline
- Tampa (TPA)MX1 airline
- Raleigh (RDU)MX1 airline
- Norfolk (ORF)MX1 airline
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly SFO to ATL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $155; September 2026 is the most expensive at $199 and up, a difference of $44 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Atlanta: The world's busiest airport and a city worth the stop
Hartsfield–Jackson is the busiest airport on earth and Delta's home, so Atlanta is reachable nonstop from almost anywhere in the US at low fares. The city itself has the civil rights history, the BeltLine and a food scene that goes far beyond fried chicken.
Best time to visit: March–May (dogwoods and azaleas) and October–November are pleasant. Summer is hot and humid; winter is mild with rare ice days and low fares.
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Search San Francisco to AtlantaSan Francisco to Atlanta: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 4h 30m gate to gate, covering 2,134 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to ATL?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL), with 37 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MSP, CHS and TPA.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL), starting at $155 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Atlanta flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and ATL on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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