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Today’s best flight deals from Atlanta to San Francisco

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Atlanta to San Francisco

November 11 - November 17

Cheapest
Best

ATL - San Francisco

$352

$238

Round trip

August 19 - August 26

ATL - San Francisco

$269

$242

Round trip

August 12 - August 19

Earliest

ATL - San Francisco

$265

$243

Round trip

September 21 - October 20

ATL - San Francisco

$244

$253

Round trip

September 21 - October 13

ATL - San Francisco

$245

$256

Round trip

September 21 - September 29

ATL - San Francisco

$269

$256

Round trip

September 21 - September 28

ATL - San Francisco

$276

$257

Round trip

August 13 - August 18

ATL - San Francisco

$277

$266

Round trip

September 15 - September 17

ATL - San Francisco

$279

$266

Round trip

September 15 - September 28

ATL - San Francisco

$248

$266

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

For those seeking cheap flights from Atlanta to San Francisco, the data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $185. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $209, while May presents options around $260. Planning your travel during these months could lead to more favorable pricing.
Fares for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco typically range from $244–$558, with a median price of $359. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain may require flexibility.
When considering flights from Atlanta to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 28.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should account for layovers when planning your journey.
A typical journey from Atlanta to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 14h 21m. This duration reflects the common need for at least one stopover on this route, so travelers should factor in this total travel time.
The route from Atlanta to San Francisco covers a distance of 3436 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance often necessitates connecting flights rather than direct options for many travelers.

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to San Francisco

Regular price: $277 - $369

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

The regular price range for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco is typically between $277 and $369. The current lowest deal is $238 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Nov 11 to Nov 17.

now $238

Low $277

High $369

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco

Flights from Atlanta to San Francisco are cheapest in January, with a median price of $185. The most expensive month to fly is November, with a median price of $597. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $185

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $597

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Direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to San Francisco

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$279

$279

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$280

$273

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$265

$243

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$278

$273

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$277

$266

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Southwest Airlines

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$269

$267

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$448  →  $302

33%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$449  →  $333

26%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

$352  →  $238

32%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$449  →  $350

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco

Atlanta - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Atlanta to San Francisco are above the typical level at $238.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $185.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 14h 21m flight

The median flight duration from Atlanta to San Francisco is 14h 21m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 28.5% of deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for this route appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.

Atlanta main airports to depart from

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a great option for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$238

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major gateway to the Bay Area, offering many connections.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART and car)

💸 Flights from ~$238

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially for direct BART public transit access to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car, public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$266

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major alternative, often experiencing fewer weather-related delays than SFO.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$250

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International is a robust alternative for travelers in the northern and eastern metro areas.

📍 ~125 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$246

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.

📍 ~80 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$402

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional serves as an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region.

📍 ~140 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$278

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$1,159

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77% AI deal score

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$1,324

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$1,418

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77% AI deal score

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$1,438

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77% AI deal score

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$1,153

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77% AI deal score

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$961

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77% AI deal score

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$961

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$961

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77% AI deal score

$1,195

$961

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San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

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$961

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77% AI deal score

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$961

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77% AI deal score

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$961

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San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,534

$1,373

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76% AI deal score

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$1,383

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76% AI deal score

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$1,383

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San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,578

$1,418

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76% AI deal score

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$1,418

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76% AI deal score

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76% AI deal score

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$1,425

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76% AI deal score

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$1,453

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76% AI deal score

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$1,491

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San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,286

$1,159

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San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,129

$961

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San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,137

$961

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76% AI deal score

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$961

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76% AI deal score

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$961

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76% AI deal score

$1,118

$961

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76% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,365

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75% AI deal score

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$1,408

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,421

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,421

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,516

$1,421

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,528

$1,421

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,532

$1,425

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75% AI deal score

$1,574

$1,445

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75% AI deal score

$1,516

$1,445

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,569

$1,491

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,144

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,228

$1,159

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San Francisco, United States

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$1,159

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,159

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San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

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$1,159

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San Francisco, United States

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$1,199

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San Francisco, United States

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$1,199

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$961

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San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

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$1,418

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San Francisco, United States

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$1,418

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74% AI deal score

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$1,421

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74% AI deal score

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$1,445

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San Francisco, United States

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73% AI deal score

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73% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $272. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $919. For those planning further ahead, tickets bought 60+ days in advance had an average price of $527.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is considered to be $244 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $359. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $558 or less. This threshold represents a competitive fare for the route.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco, with a median price of $185. April also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $209. The annual median price for this route is $359, indicating that these months provide significant savings. May, with a median price of $260, is noted as the most expensive month among the cheapest options.