Are there direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 20% of flights from Atlanta to San Diego were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This means that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Atlanta to San Diego?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Atlanta to San Diego is 8 hours and 12 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is very similar, at 8 hours and 13 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3038 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Atlanta to San Diego?

Historically, flights from Atlanta to San Diego are classified as offering frequent good prices. This indicates that travelers on this route often find favorable deals. The pricing trends across the trailing 30 days support this classification.

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Atlanta to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Atlanta to San Diego

For travelers looking for 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 of $303. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings on your journey.

Fares for flights from Atlanta to San Diego typically range from $376–$799, with a median price of $484. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a bargain may require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When flying from Atlanta to San Diego, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 0.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect to include layovers in your travel plans.

A typical journey from Atlanta to San Diego takes about 8h 12m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, with connecting flights having a median duration of 10h 3m. The non-stop flight time for this route is also 8h 12m, indicating that direct options, while rare, offer a similar travel time to the overall median.

The distance between Atlanta and San Diego is 3038 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically translates to a travel experience that balances comfort and efficiency, often involving a layover given the route's characteristics.

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to San Diego

Regular price: $193 - $362

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 $193 and $362. The current lowest deal is $158 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 17.

now $158

Low $193

High $362

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Diego is January, with a median price of $240. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1005. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $240

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,005

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to San Diego

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$310

$779

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$277

$779

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$235

$1,093

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$254

$739

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$213

$690

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$231

$689

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

$239 → $147

38%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

$229 → $158

31%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

$277 → $221

20%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$277 → $229

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to San Diego

Atlanta - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Atlanta to San Diego are above the typical level, with a median of $484.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $188

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 12m

The median flight time from Atlanta to San Diego is 8h 12m for direct flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 80% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 100 direct deals available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Atlanta to San Diego are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Atlanta main airports to depart from

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$175

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

San Diego, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,677

$1,289

Save $388

United Airlines

Business Class

From ATL

Elite

Oct 24

San Diego, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,318

$1,179

Save $139

United Airlines

Business Class

From ATL

Elite

Oct 15

San Diego, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,716

$1,498

Save $218

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ATL

Elite

Oct 23

San Diego, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,681

$1,547

Save $134

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ATL

Elite

Dec 02

San Diego, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,785

$1,632

Save $153

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ATL

Elite

Dec 02

San Diego, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,766

$1,632

Save $134

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ATL

Elite

Oct 20

San Diego, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,781

$1,632

Save $149

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ATL

Elite

Oct 19

San Diego, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,752

$1,632

Save $120

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ATL

Elite

Nov 02

San Diego, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,647

$1,553

Save $94

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ATL

Elite

Oct 23

San Diego, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,592

$1,553

Save $39

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ATL

Elite

Oct 23

San Diego, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,608

$1,553

Save $55

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

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 for a flight is around $395. Prices tend to be significantly higher for last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1078. Conversely, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also sees higher average prices of $582.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Atlanta to San Diego is considered to be $376 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $484. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $799 or less.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Diego, with a median price of $188. January also offers favorable prices, with a median of $240. The annual median price for this route is $484, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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Atlanta to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Atlanta to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to San Diego

Regular price: $193 - $362

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 $193 and $362. The current lowest deal is $158 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 17.

now $158

Low $193

High $362

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Diego

January

Cheapest

Flights from $240

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,005

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to San Diego

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$310

$779

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$277

$779

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$235

$1,093

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$254

$739

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$213

$690

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Diego

Atlanta (ATL) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$231

$689

One-way

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

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

$239 → $147

38%

6 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 17

$229 → $158

31%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

$277 → $221

20%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$277 → $229

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to San Diego

Atlanta - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Atlanta to San Diego are above the typical level, with a median of $484.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $188

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 8h 12m

The median flight time from Atlanta to San Diego is 8h 12m for direct flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 80% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has 100 direct deals available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Atlanta to San Diego are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Atlanta main airports to depart from

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$175

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is a useful alternative for Mexico-bound travelers via the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) terminal.

San Diego, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,608

$1,553

Save $55

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Cheap Flights from Atlanta to San Diego

Today’s best flight deals from Atlanta to San Diego

Atlanta to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Atlanta to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Diego

Direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to San Diego

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

Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to San Diego

Atlanta - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $188

Median flight time is 8h 12m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent

Atlanta main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

When is the best time to book flights from Atlanta to San Diego?

What is a good price for a flight from Atlanta to San Diego?

What's the best month to fly from Atlanta to San Diego?

Are there direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego?

How long does it take to fly from Atlanta to San Diego?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Atlanta to San Diego?

Related routes

More routes from Atlanta

Flights to San Diego from other cities

Atlanta to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Atlanta to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to San Diego

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Diego

Direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego

Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to San Diego

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

Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to San Diego

Atlanta - San Diego route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April is historically cheapest at $188

Median flight time is 8h 12m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent

Atlanta main airports to depart from

San Diego main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

Best Elite deals to San Diego

Sep 29

Nov 04

Oct 24

Oct 15

Oct 23

Dec 02

Dec 02

Oct 20

Oct 19

Nov 02

Oct 23

Oct 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

When is the best time to book flights from Atlanta to San Diego?

What is a good price for a flight from Atlanta to San Diego?

What's the best month to fly from Atlanta to San Diego?