Cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $168 | FrontierNonstop6 hrSat, May 2 — Sat, May 9 | The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is currently $168 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $84 | FrontierNonstop6 hrSat, Apr 25 | The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is currently $84 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $168 | FrontierNonstop6 hrSat, Apr 25 — Sat, May 2 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is currently $168 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $412 | FrontierNonstop5 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Atlanta is currently $412 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $412 | FrontierNonstop6 hrSat, May 2 — Fri, May 8 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is currently $412 | |
| Fastest flight | 4 hr 28 min | The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Atlanta takes 4 hr 28 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from San Francisco to Atlanta per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Prices in January are usually between $165 and $280.
Popular airlines from San Francisco to Atlanta
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to Atlanta in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- DeltaNonstopfrom $279Typical price: $295–60046 weekly nonstop flightsSFO - ATLEvery day268 weekly connecting flightsSFO - ATLEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $239Typical price: $250–46012 weekly nonstop flightsSFO - ATLEvery day194 weekly connecting flightsSFO - ATLEvery day
- Southwestfrom $259Typical price: $275–470378 weekly connecting flightsSFO - ATLEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $168Typical price: $165–3407 weekly nonstop flightsSFO - ATLEvery day14 weekly connecting flightsSFO - ATLEvery day
- Americanfrom $259Typical price: $255–500231 weekly connecting flightsSFO - ATLEvery day
- Alaskafrom $374Typical price: $290–66021 weekly connecting flightsSFO - ATLEvery day
Popular airports near San Francisco
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from San Francisco center and popularity with travelers.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SacramentoUnited States1 hr 34 min78 mi
- San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)San JoseUnited States51 min39 mi
Popular airports near Atlanta
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Atlanta center and popularity with travelers.
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)AtlantaUnited States14 min8 mi
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)BirminghamUnited States2 hr 11 min136 mi
- Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)GreenvilleUnited States2 hr 29 min147 mi
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)ChattanoogaUnited States1 hr 48 min100 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Atlanta
The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Atlanta are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $145 to $270.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $168. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $84.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $279, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 24.
- The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $239, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $259, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $168, flying from May 2 to May 9.
- The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $259, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $374, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta starts at $168 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $84 and departs on Sat, Apr 25.
4 hr 28 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Atlanta.
Atlanta is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive in summer (May–Sep). Winters (Nov–Mar) are generally mild. Big events include celebrations for Martin Luther King, Jr., Weekend (Jan) and Independence Day (Jul 4). The Yellow Daisy Festival (Sep), an arts and crafts fair, is held in nearby Stone Mountain.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Atlanta really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta.
In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 46 nonstop flights and 268 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 378 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Atlanta are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 46 nonstop flights and 268 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 378 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Atlanta are:
- United offers 12 nonstop flights and 194 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
- Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
- American offers 231 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
- Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $168. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $84.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $279, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 24.
- The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $239, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $259, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $168, flying from May 2 to May 9.
- The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $259, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $374, flying from May 4 to May 11.
Delta, United and Frontier fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta.
- There are 46 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 12 United direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Atlanta at price $412 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
Delta, United and Frontier fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta.
- There are 46 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 12 United direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Atlanta start at $168 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sat, May 2 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Atlanta start at $412 from Sat, May 2 to Fri, May 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Atlanta start at $168 from Sat, May 2 to Sat, May 9.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Atlanta, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Atlanta starts at $412 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Atlanta at price $412 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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