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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Atlanta clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Atlanta, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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 January, where tickets cost ₹ 22,868 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 35,638 and ₹ 33,802 respectively.

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 81 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Atlanta?

Delta connects San Francisco to Atlanta with up to 10 flights per day. Frontier also offers 1 flight per day, while United Airlines follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Atlanta?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta. They are: Delta, Frontier and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at ₹ 12,337 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Atlanta per day?

Each day, there are between 11 and 15 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Atlanta, with an average flight time of 4h 44m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 88 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Atlanta?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Atlanta?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:00 and will be landing in Atlanta at 13:40.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Atlanta?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Atlanta jets off at 23:55 and lands at 07:35.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)

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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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.

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

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

  • 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 return 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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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 ₹ 15,509 or less one-way and ₹ 35,321 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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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson?

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

Direct departures

San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

Tuesday

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

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Wednesday

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

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

Friday

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

Aeromexico, Air France, +10 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

Sunday

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

Aeromexico, Air France, +10 more

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

Tuesday

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

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Wednesday

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

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

Friday

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

Aeromexico, Air France, +10 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +12 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

Sunday

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

Aeromexico, Air France, +10 more

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Top airlines 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10861 reviews
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

8.0 ExcellentCynthia, Apr 2024TYS - ATL
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From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

MSP to Atlanta was much better than Atlanta to St. Kitts. Paid $180 each for myself and wife for Delta comfort from Atlanta to St. Kitts. Seats were more narrow and obviously old and worn out. Tailbone is killing me. Seat would not recline. Seats behind reclined and we were not an exit row or in front of an exit row. Entertainment did not work in that the movie jumped forward and back and there was no audio. The plug in the arm rest was loose. Flight attendant tried “resetting” the video for my seat but no good. She never checked back. Someone else near me had the same issue. Touch screen was unresponsive. No where near as comfortable as MSP to Atlanta flight. 3 plus hrs. flight time without the basic amenities and not even remotely close to comfortable but paid for Comfort plus. I will be very disappointed if I have the same on my return “Comfort Plus” flight St. Kitts to Atlanta. At the very least my wife and I should be refunded for round trip “Comfort Plus” charges. Please feel free to contact me directly for more details.

It was great I love flying Delta and have never had a bad experience with them

They were 2 hours late departing with no explanation. I missed my connection, was rebooked not in correct seating that I paid for. Over all of was horrible. I now know why I've not flown Delta since 2018

Crew was not helpful. Other passengers in first class were over served blatantly over intoxicated.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

The flight was delayed and I had to cancel because I would have missed my connection and there were no other flights for the next two days. They also lost my bag!!

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