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C$ 138 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta (SFO-ATL)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Atlanta.
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6:00 a.m. - 3:03 p.m.SFO-ATL
6h 03m1 stop
4:03 p.m. - 9:41 p.m.ATL-SFO
8h 38m1 stop
C$ 277Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 24 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb
8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.SFO-ATL
4h 45mdirect
6:55 p.m. - 9:28 p.m.ATL-SFO
5h 33mdirect
C$ 278United Airlines
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Tue, 14 Jan - Sat, 18 Jan
5:00 a.m. - 3:01 p.m.SFO-ATL
7h 01m1 stop
6:55 p.m. - 9:28 p.m.ATL-SFO
5h 33mdirect
C$ 292United Airlines
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Thu, 9 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
5:14 a.m. - 3:24 p.m.SFO-ATL
7h 10m1 stop
7:36 p.m. - 1:11 a.m.ATL-SFO
8h 35m1 stop
C$ 299United Airlines
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Fri, 10 Jan - Fri, 10 Jan
6:40 a.m. - 6:52 a.m.SFO-ATL
21h 12m1 stop
8:00 a.m. - 2:18 p.m.ATL-SFO
9h 18m1 stop
C$ 305Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 1 Apr - Wed, 9 Apr
9:30 p.m. - 5:04 a.m.SFO-ATL
4h 34mdirect
8:20 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.ATL-SFO
5h 25mdirect
C$ 306Delta
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Sat, 14 Dec - Sat, 18 Jan
11:00 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.SFO-ATL
4h 45mdirect
6:55 p.m. - 9:28 p.m.ATL-SFO
5h 33mdirect
C$ 314United Airlines
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Fri, 3 Jan - Wed, 8 Jan
9:30 p.m. - 5:04 a.m.SFO-ATL
4h 34mdirect
8:10 a.m. - 10:32 a.m.ATL-SFO
5h 22mdirect
C$ 334Delta
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Tue, 10 Dec - Mon, 16 Dec
7:35 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.SFO-ATL
11h 55m1 stop
2:25 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.ATL-SFO
7h 50m1 stop
C$ 403Southwest
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Sun, 5 Jan - Mon, 6 Jan
5:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.SFO-ATL
10h 00m2 stops
5:05 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.ATL-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
C$ 408Southwest
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Sat, 15 Feb - Sat, 22 Feb

Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Atlanta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta is October, where tickets cost C$ 443 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 570 and C$ 548 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Atlanta?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 922, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Atlanta, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 57 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

C$ 138
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

When to book flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Atlanta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

  • Which airlines fly directly from San Francisco Airport to Atlanta Airport?

    There are several different airlines offering daily flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, but Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines operate non-stop journeys between the two cities. Both Frontier and Delta operate from Terminal 1, but United’s domestic flights operate out of Terminal 3, so make sure you know which Terminal you’re departing from when heading to the airport.

  • Where can I park my car at San Francisco Airport?

    All the terminals at SFO have garages, each with different rates, ranging from $25 to a maximum of $36 per day (or $45 if you opt for the Valet parking service). If you need long-term parking, the long term parking facilities offer a rate of $25 a day and are connected to all four terminals via a shuttle bus that runs every 5-15 minutes.

  • How do I go around Atlanta Airport’s main terminals?

    ATL has seven concourses: T, A, B, C, D, E, and F. Once you’re through security, the Plane Train service can take you to any terminal. Otherwise, the terminal-to-terminal shuttle buses also carry passengers from the domestic terminals to the international terminal, and they run every few minutes.

  • How do I get to the rental car center?

    Aside from the Plane Train and the shuttle buses, the SkyTrain people-mover service also runs from the domestic terminal to the Georgia International Convention Center and then to the airport’s rental car center. The Gateway Center is another connecting stop for some airport hotels, including the Marriott Atlanta Gateway and the Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway, which also have their own restaurants in case you want to grab a bite.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta was C$ 99 for a one-way ticket and C$ 198 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Atlanta, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Atlanta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Atlanta with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Atlanta from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 244 or less one-way and C$ 523 or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) is fairly easy to navigate with Air Train, the free shuttle that carries travelers between all four terminals (including their respective parking garages) every few minutes.
  • For people who want to kill some time before their flight from San Francisco to Atlanta, the Aviation Museum and Library, which is in the main hall of SFO’s International Terminal, may be of interest.
  • Passengers looking to relax before boarding the plane have a few options at SFO: the Christian Science Reading Room in Terminal 1, the Berman Reflection Room in the International Terminal, and the Yoga Rooms in both Terminals 2 and 3, where visitors can also meditate.
  • Upon arrival at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), also known as just Atlanta Airport, travelers can head downtown in different ways. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) operates the rail services from the airport to the city center, with the Gold and Red Line trains running every 10-12 minutes. There are also lots of different shared-ride shuttle companies, such as ATL Airport Shuttle, that can drop you at different locations in the city. Otherwise, taxis, Uber, or similar app-based services are also available at ATL, with rental cars also being an option.
  • If your flight is delayed or you are arriving late at night, there are several hotels around the ATL airport that provide free shuttles, from the more affordable three-star options to the high-end names such as the Hilton. The hotel shuttles stop at the Purple Aisle in the Ground Transportation area, between the Domestic North and Domestic South terminals. If you haven’t arranged a shuttle service in advance, you can contact the hotel through the courtesy phone available near the Baggage Claim hall, or from the Ground Transportation area outside.
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Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Atlanta 
MarkFlew with United AirlinesSFO-ATLSep 2024
Unless you are “held hostage” by mileage plus program. Don’t take this flight if it’s an old short haul aircraft. Delta has more and more comfortable flights to Atlanta
NancyFlew with United AirlinesSFO-ATLAug 2024
Bring your own food, shorten your legs by about 4-5" and bring your own entertainment that is not relying on any internet.

Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Atlanta?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +10 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +11 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +10 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +11 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +10 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +11 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

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Nonstop returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air China,Air France, +10 more

Aeromexico,Air China, +11 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air China,Air France, +10 more

Aeromexico,Air China, +11 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air France,Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Atlanta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Atlanta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Atlanta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.1
FrontierOverall score based on 3536 reviews
6.4Boarding
6.9Crew
5.7Comfort
4.9Food
4.7Entertainment
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Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Oct 2024SFO - SNA
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Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

Most horrible airlines. Please avoid it. It's ok to spend $50 extra for delta, united or Alaska

At check in they don’t let you be with the person you are traveling with unless you pay $40 per seat . Really bad policy they have

Every day about it was very different all the boarding pass where all wrong l miss flight no refund all crazy

Staff members pretty horrible when boarding. No care for customers

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/1Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
6h 08mSFO-ATL
C$ 138
20/5Tue
directDelta
4h 48mSFO-ATL
C$ 140
5/1Sun
1 stopSouthwest
11h 55mSFO-ATL
C$ 161
3/1Fri
directUnited Airlines
4h 45mSFO-ATL
C$ 176
11/1Sat
directUnited Airlines
4h 45mSFO-ATL
C$ 193
31/12Tue
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 02mSFO-ATL
C$ 200
3/1Fri
1 stopSouthwest
11h 25mSFO-ATL
C$ 231
10/12Tue
1 stopJetBlue
11h 49mSFO-ATL
C$ 246
29/12Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
7h 48mSFO-ATL
C$ 256
18/2Tue
1 stopJetBlue
9h 27mSFO-ATL
C$ 280

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta that are departing in the next 10 days.
26/11Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 59mSFO-ATL
3/12Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
18h 21mATL-SFO
C$ 472
26/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 36mSFO-ATL
4/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 44mATL-SFO
C$ 640
26/11Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 59mSFO-ATL
2/12Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
16h 52mATL-SFO
C$ 745
26/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 18mSFO-ATL
29/11Fri
directUnited Airlines
5h 29mATL-SFO
C$ 748
22/11Fri
multi-stopSun Country Air
8h 30mSFO-ATL
25/11Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
8h 29mATL-SFO
C$ 915
25/11Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 05mSFO-ATL
2/12Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
27h 53mATL-SFO
C$ 929
26/11Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 10mSFO-ATL
1/12Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
8h 20mATL-SFO
C$ 973
23/11Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
8h 20mSFO-ATL
27/11Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
14h 35mATL-SFO
C$ 988
22/11Fri
directDelta
4h 29mSFO-ATL
2/12Mon
directDelta
5h 16mATL-SFO
C$ 1,220
23/11Sat
directDelta
4h 26mSFO-ATL
1/12Sun
directDelta
5h 16mATL-SFO
C$ 1,360

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