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Today’s best flight deals from Atlanta to San Diego

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Atlanta to San Diego

August 26 - August 31

Cheapest

ATL - San Diego

$311

$234

Round trip

September 12 - September 21

ATL - San Diego

$247

$238

Round trip

September 22 - September 29

ATL - San Diego

$270

$239

Round trip

September 26 - September 28

ATL - San Diego

$280

$241

Round trip

July 22 - July 29

Best
Earliest

ATL - San Diego

$342

$242

Round trip

August 18 - August 25

ATL - San Diego

$300

$242

Round trip

September 26 - October 3

ATL - San Diego

$274

$242

Round trip

September 26 - September 29

ATL - San Diego

$280

$243

Round trip

September 26 - October 6

ATL - San Diego

$257

$243

Round trip

August 4 - August 11

ATL - San Diego

$294

$245

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Atlanta to San Diego

For those seeking cheap flights from Atlanta to San Diego, April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $188. Other cost-effective options include January, where the median fare is $240, and September, with a median fare of $303. Planning your travel during these months can significantly reduce costs.
Fares for flights from Atlanta to San Diego typically range from $324 to $774, with a median price of $448. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals can be challenging, though new deals appear almost daily.
Most itineraries for flights from Atlanta to San Diego connect at least once. Only 30% of recent fares were for direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego. For the remaining itineraries, the typical number of connections is two, which can extend travel time.
A typical journey from Atlanta to San Diego takes approximately 15h 43m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, with a median of two connections for non-direct flights.
The distance between Atlanta and San Diego is 3038 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a significant amount of air travel, often necessitating connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to San Diego

Regular price: $245 - $356

Prices for flights from Atlanta to San Diego are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Atlanta to San Diego is between $245 and $356. The current lowest deal is $234 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 26 to Aug 31.

now $234

Low $245

High $356

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Diego is April, with a median price of $188. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1541. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $188

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,541

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Direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego

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Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to San Diego

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$370

$283

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$322

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$387

$295

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$309

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$302

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines

$376

$298

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Atlanta to San Diego

7 nights

Jul 8 - Jul 15

$358  →  $246

31%

7 nights

Jul 22 - Jul 29

$342  →  $242

29%

7 nights

Jul 14 - Jul 21

$350  →  $250

29%

4 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 7

$387  →  $295

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to San Diego

Atlanta - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Atlanta to San Diego are near the typical level of $448.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Diego, with a median price of $188.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 15h 43m

The typical flight duration from Atlanta to San Diego is 15 hours and 43 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 30% of recent deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Atlanta to San Diego was found on Frontier Airlines for $234.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Atlanta to San Diego appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Atlanta main airports to depart from

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Departing from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International offers the cheapest flights to San Diego.

📍 ~15 km from Atlanta city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$234

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is the primary airport for flights to San Diego.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$234

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar Airport offers an alternative arrival option for the San Diego area.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$338

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an excellent alternative for Mexico-bound flights, with direct US access via CBX.

📍 ~25 km from San Diego (reachable by car, Cross Border Xpress)

💸 Flights from ~$396

John Wayne (SNA)

John Wayne (SNA) is a convenient domestic alternative, often less congested than larger hubs.

📍 ~120 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International (LAX) offers the most extensive international and domestic route options.

📍 ~180 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Ontario International (ONT)

Ontario International (ONT) is a reliable domestic alternative with growing service and less congestion.

📍 ~185 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Long Beach (LGB)

Long Beach (LGB) is easy to navigate, offering fast security for specific West Coast routes.

📍 ~155 km from San Diego (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$317

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$1,479

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Atlanta to San Diego is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $395. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise significantly, averaging $1078. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in higher average prices of $582, suggesting that planning within the two-to-four-week window is most beneficial.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Atlanta to San Diego was considered to be $324 or less. The median price for this route was $448, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $774. This indicates that securing a fare at or below $324 represents a notable saving compared to typical prices.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Diego, with a median price of $188. January also offered favorable prices, with a median of $240. The annual median price for this route was $448, making April and January significantly more affordable options for travelers.