What percentage of Atlanta to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.2% of flights from Atlanta to San Francisco were direct. For travelers who prefer non-stop journeys, this percentage indicates that direct options are available but not the majority. When connecting flights are necessary, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests that many routes between these two cities typically involve at least one connection.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is typically 5 hours and 23 minutes, covering a distance of 3436 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to approximately 10 hours and 4 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct flights for this route. Travelers should account for these variations in travel time when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Atlanta to San Francisco flights?

Based on historical data, deals for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco are classified as frequent. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers seeking to secure a good fare. Given the frequency of deals, an alert can help you monitor prices and purchase tickets when they drop to a more favorable rate.

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Atlanta to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

For cheap flights from Atlanta to San Francisco, the data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $185. Other cost-effective options include April, where the median fare is $209, and May, with a median fare of $260. Planning your trip during these months can lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco typically range from $342–$622, with a median price of $443. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

Most itineraries for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 15.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Atlanta to San Francisco takes about 5h 23m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 13h 21m, while direct flights have a median duration of 5h 23m.

The route from Atlanta to San Francisco covers a distance of 3436 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance is typical for cross-country travel within the United States.

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to San Francisco

Regular price: $174 - $327

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 between $174 and $327. The current lowest deal is $137 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 2-Nov 11.

now $137

Low $174

High $327

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco is January, with a median price of $185. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $487. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $185

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $487

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$287

$159

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$200

$164

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$170

$162

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$149

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$156

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$166

$148

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

$380 → $185

51%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$374 → $206

45%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$375 → $236

37%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

$376 → $242

36%

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Atlanta - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Atlanta to San Francisco are near the typical level of $443.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 23m

Direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco typically take 5h 23m, connecting flights 13h 21m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 15.2% of recent flights from Atlanta to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Atlanta main airports to depart from

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$158

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major gateway to San Francisco from Atlanta.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options and BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART rail).

💸 Flights from ~$216

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From ATL

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From ATL

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79% AI deal score

$1,706

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From ATL

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

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From ATL

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Nov 10

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78% AI deal score

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From ATL

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San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,706

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From ATL

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Oct 20

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77% AI deal score

$1,547

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From ATL

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$1,547

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From ATL

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San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

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$1,350

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From ATL

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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. In contrast, purchasing tickets 0-6 days out saw prices rise significantly to an average of $919. For those planning further ahead, prices for tickets bought 60+ days in advance averaged around $527, indicating that last-minute deals can be considerably more expensive.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is considered to be $342 or less. The median price for this route was $443. Prices above $622 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum for this route. Travelers aiming for more economical options should target fares at or below the $342 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco, with a median price of $185. April also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $209. While May had a median price of $260, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period, contrasting with the annual median price of $443. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these more affordable months.

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Atlanta to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

The route from Atlanta to San Francisco covers a distance of 3436 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. This distance is typical for cross-country travel within the United States.

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to San Francisco

Regular price: $174 - $327

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 between $174 and $327. The current lowest deal is $137 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 2-Nov 11.

now $137

Low $174

High $327

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco

January

Cheapest

Flights from $185

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $487

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$287

$159

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$200

$164

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$170

$162

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$149

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$198

$156

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ATL - San Francisco

Atlanta (ATL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$166

$148

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

$380 → $185

51%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$374 → $206

45%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$375 → $236

37%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

$376 → $242

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco

Atlanta - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Atlanta to San Francisco are near the typical level of $443.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 23m

Direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco typically take 5h 23m, connecting flights 13h 21m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 15.2% of recent flights from Atlanta to San Francisco are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Atlanta main airports to depart from

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$158

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major gateway to San Francisco from Atlanta.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative with extensive domestic options and BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,576

$1,362

Save $214

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Atlanta to San Francisco

Atlanta to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco

Direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco

Atlanta - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 5h 23m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Atlanta main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When should I buy Atlanta to San Francisco tickets?

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

What's the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco?

What percentage of Atlanta to San Francisco flights are direct?

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

Should I set a price alert for Atlanta to San Francisco flights?

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Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Atlanta to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco

Direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco

Atlanta - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 5h 23m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Atlanta main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Dec 07

Oct 23

Oct 21

Oct 23

Oct 19

Nov 10

Oct 26

Oct 20

Oct 17

Dec 03

Dec 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When should I buy Atlanta to San Francisco tickets?

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

What's the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco?