International route
Cheap flights from San Jose to Atlanta
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). 1,634 miles, 3h 45m nonstop.
SJO to ATL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,634 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLNKF93 airlinesDelta, Spirit, Frontier
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday16% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h aheadAtlanta vs San Jose
San Jose to Atlanta
Round trips from $149
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 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 Jose to Atlanta
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 9 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via SAL · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS, TPA, RDU · first checked bag from $45
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueConnecting via MCO · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DAL, HOU, MCO, BNA · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)WNB62 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- Cancun (CUN)VBY42 airlines
- Washington (IAD)UA1 airline
Tips for this route
- Delta, Spirit and Frontier all fly SJO 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.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $149; September 2026 is the most expensive at $204 and up, a difference of $55 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 16% 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.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
- Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of San Jose. Expect to lose 2 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 Jose to AtlantaSan Jose to Atlanta: common questions
How long is the flight from San Jose to Atlanta?
A nonstop flight from San Jose (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 3h 45m gate to gate, covering 1,634 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SJO to ATL?
Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Jose (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, MCO and MTY.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Atlanta?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Jose (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL), starting at $149 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Jose to Atlanta flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. 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 Jose and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of San Jose. SJO is on America/Costa Rica 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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