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Today’s best flight deals from San Diego to Atlanta

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Diego to Atlanta

October 12 - October 21

Cheapest
Best

SAN - Atlanta

$277

$234

Round trip

September 21 - October 21

Cheapest

SAN - Atlanta

$221

$234

Round trip

September 21 - October 14

Cheapest

SAN - Atlanta

$221

$234

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August 11 - August 18

SAN - Atlanta

$267

$235

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September 21 - September 23

SAN - Atlanta

$256

$239

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July 14 - July 21

Best
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SAN - Atlanta

$288

$242

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September 15 - September 22

SAN - Atlanta

$240

$242

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August 4 - August 11

SAN - Atlanta

$265

$243

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September 14 - September 15

SAN - Atlanta

$247

$245

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August 25 - August 26

SAN - Atlanta

$285

$246

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Insights for flights from San Diego to Atlanta

A typical journey from San Diego to Atlanta takes about 18h 32m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, with the median number of connections being 2. This makes the overall travel time significantly longer than a direct flight would be.
For those seeking cheap flights from San Diego to Atlanta, prices typically range from $266–$643, with a median of $417. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only about 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility or advance planning.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Atlanta? Historically, November stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $160. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $201, followed by July, where the median fare is around $270. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Atlanta. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 2. This means you should expect to include layovers in your travel plans when flying between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to Atlanta

Regular price: $232 - $364

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

The regular price range for this route is $232 to $364. The current lowest deal is $234 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 12 to Oct 21.

now $234

Low $232

High $364

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Atlanta

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Atlanta is November, with a median price of $160. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $679. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $160

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $679

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Direct flights from San Diego to Atlanta

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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to Atlanta

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Atlanta (ATL)

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$352

$352

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Atlanta

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San Diego (SAN) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$313

$313

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SAN - Atlanta

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San Diego (SAN) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$279

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SAN - Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

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$288

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⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Atlanta

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San Diego (SAN) - Atlanta (ATL)

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$293

$289

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Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

San Diego (SAN) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$268

$279

One-way

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

8 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 17

$375  →  $304

19%

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

$375  →  $310

17%

7 nights

Jul 14 - Jul 21

$288  →  $242

16%

9 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 10

$367  →  $321

13%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to Atlanta

San Diego - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Diego to Atlanta are below the typical level at $234.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $160.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 18h 32m

The typical flight duration with connections from San Diego to Atlanta is 18h 32m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, with 0% direct flights historically available for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $234, departing October 12.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from San Diego to Atlanta are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International is a convenient option for flights from San Diego to Atlanta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$234

McClellan–Palomar (CLD)

McClellan–Palomar provides an alternative departure point for your journey to Atlanta.

📍 ~45 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$348

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a major hub, convenient for reaching Atlanta and beyond.

📍 ~15 km from Atlanta city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$234

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International offers diverse carrier options and full cabin service as a major regional hub.

📍 ~230 km from Atlanta (reachable by car), but requires crossing into the Central Time Zone.

💸 Flights from ~$318

McGhee Tyson (TYS)

Cheapest

McGhee Tyson offers reliable operations with high traffic volume and a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Atlanta (reachable by car), but involves a significant drive through potentially mountainous terrain.

💸 Flights from ~$217

Greenville–Spartanburg International (GSP)

Greenville–Spartanburg International provides modern facilities and strong regional connectivity along the I-85 corridor.

📍 ~230 km from Atlanta (reachable by car), but is located in a different state requiring a longer interstate commute.

💸 Flights from ~$335

Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)

Chattanooga Metropolitan is the closest viable alternative with multi-class service and easier navigation.

📍 ~190 km from Atlanta (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$347

Huntsville International (HSV)

Huntsville International is a reliable regional airport with consistent business-travel infrastructure and full cabin classes.

📍 ~260 km from Atlanta (reachable by car), but has higher average fares.

💸 Flights from ~$336

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Diego to Atlanta are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $287. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically sees a significant increase, with prices averaging around $995. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out had an average price of $436, while those booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $508.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Diego to Atlanta is considered to be $266 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $417. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $643 or less.

Historically, November has offered the cheapest flights from San Diego to Atlanta, with a median price of $160. April also presents a good value, showing a median price of $201. While July had a median price of $270, it was also observed as the most expensive month on average. The annual median price for this route is $417.