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Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Atlanta

August 19 - August 26

Cheapest
Best

SFO - Atlanta

$351

$242

Round trip

September 1 - September 15

Cheapest

SFO - Atlanta

$220

$242

Round trip

August 11 - August 18

SFO - Atlanta

$348

$249

Round trip

November 11 - November 16

SFO - Atlanta

$299

$262

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November 5 - November 10

SFO - Atlanta

$299

$263

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August 19 - August 23

SFO - Atlanta

$302

$266

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November 10 - November 14

SFO - Atlanta

$302

$266

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August 4 - August 14

Earliest

SFO - Atlanta

$260

$267

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August 4 - August 23

Earliest

SFO - Atlanta

$246

$267

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August 4 - August 24

Earliest

SFO - Atlanta

$244

$267

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

A typical journey from San Francisco to Atlanta takes about 12h 3m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 3436 km. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, you can expect some variation in total travel time depending on whether your flight includes layovers.
When looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, fares typically range from $230–$478, with a median of $318. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.
The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta is often in April, with a median fare of $208. Following closely, May also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $243. September is another good month for budget-conscious travelers, showing a median fare of $264.
For flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, 43.8% of recent fares were for direct flights. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. For itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Atlanta

Regular price: $270 - $387

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta is $270 to $387. The current lowest deal is $242 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Aug 19-Aug 26.

now $242

Low $270

High $387

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta is April, with a median price of $208. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $462. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $208

June

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Flights from $462

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Atlanta

Fri, Jul 31

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SFO - Atlanta

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San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

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$251

$267

One-way

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San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$251

$267

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⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$254

$267

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⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$267

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⌛ Last-Minute

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Frontier Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

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$250

$267

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San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$267

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 26

$351  →  $242

31%

7 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 18

$348  →  $249

28%

7 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 28

$351  →  $273

22%

6 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 26

$351  →  $273

22%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta

San Francisco - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Atlanta are above the typical level, with a median price of $318.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta, with a median price of $208.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect flights to take 12h 3m

The typical flight duration from San Francisco to Atlanta is 12h 3m, covering 3436 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability for direct flights

About 43.8% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$242

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Fly into Atlanta directly from San Francisco, arriving at the main international airport for the region.

📍 ~10 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$242

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International offers diverse carrier options and strong domestic network connectivity outside of Atlanta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$350

McGhee Tyson (TYS)

Cheapest

McGhee Tyson is a robust regional alternative with high traffic volume and a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Atlanta (reachable by car), involves driving through potentially mountainous terrain.

💸 Flights from ~$278

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), located in a different state.

💸 Flights from ~$332

Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)

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

📍 ~190 km from Atlanta (reachable by car), with limited direct international connections.

💸 Flights from ~$311

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), with potentially higher average fares.

💸 Flights from ~$325

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $252. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $500, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $793. Planning your trip within the recommended 28-59 day window can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is considered to be $230 or less. The median price for this route was $318. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of observed prices being $478 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $230 typically represents a competitive fare for this route.

Historically, April and May have offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, with median prices of $208 and $243 respectively. September also presented a relatively low median price of $264. These months typically fall below the annual median price of $318 for this route. Travelers looking for more affordable options may consider planning their trips during these periods.