Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta?

Yes, direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta are available. Historically, approximately 30.7% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options exist, a significant portion of flights include at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Atlanta typically takes approximately 4 hours and 55 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight duration of 295 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to about 9 hours and 58 minutes, or 598 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 3436 kilometers.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Atlanta have been observed frequently. This route is classified as one with consistent opportunities for favorable fares. Travelers often find competitive pricing when planning their trips between these two cities. The availability of good prices has been a regular occurrence across the trailing 30 days.

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San Francisco to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

A typical journey from San Francisco to Atlanta takes about 4h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, the median connecting journey time is significantly longer, at 15h 13m, compared to 4h 55m for non-stop flights.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, the fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $278–$625, with a median of $406. Currently, only 1% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that most available options are not at their most competitive.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta? You'll find the most affordable fares during April, with a median price of $208. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $243. September is another good option, with median fares around $264.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta connect at least once, with only 30.7% of recent fares being direct flights. For the remaining itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that if you fly this route, you are likely to have one or more layovers.

The distance between San Francisco and Atlanta is 3436 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is neither very short nor extremely long, often requiring a single flight segment or a connection for optimal routing.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Atlanta

Regular price: $170 - $330

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

The regular price range for this route is $170 to $330. The current lowest deal is $93 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 7-Nov 12.

now $93

Low $170

High $330

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 $205. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $588. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $205

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $588

Jan

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Mar

Apr

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Jul

Aug

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Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Atlanta

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$441

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$426

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$428

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$350

$348

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$350

$337

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$416

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 28

$725 → $427

41%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$686 → $413

40%

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$702 → $433

38%

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$686 → $425

38%

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San Francisco - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to ATL are above the typical level, with a median of $406.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $208, followed by May at $243.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Direct flights from SFO to ATL typically take 4 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 69.3% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is a direct carrier on the SFO to ATL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to ATL are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights to Atlanta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$198

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International offers diverse carrier options and robust infrastructure as an alternative to Atlanta.

📍 ~230 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$337

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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 between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $252. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $500, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $793. Planning within the 28-59 day window generally offers more favorable prices.

Across the trailing quarter, a price of $278 or less for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is considered a good deal. The median price for this route during the same period was $406. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $625 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $278 can help secure a cost-effective flight.

Historically, April, May, and September have offered some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Atlanta. In April, the median price was $208, while May saw a median of $243. September also presented a competitive median price of $264. These months tend to be more budget-friendly compared to the annual median price of $406 for this route.

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San Francisco to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Atlanta

Regular price: $170 - $330

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

The regular price range for this route is $170 to $330. The current lowest deal is $93 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 7-Nov 12.

now $93

Low $170

High $330

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta

April

Cheapest

Flights from $205

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $588

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Atlanta

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$441

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$451

$426

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$445

$428

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$350

$348

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$350

$337

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Atlanta

San Francisco (SFO) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$436

$416

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 28

$725 → $427

41%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$686 → $413

40%

2 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 30

$702 → $433

38%

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$686 → $425

38%

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 from SFO to ATL are above the typical level, with a median of $406.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $208, followed by May at $243.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Direct flights from SFO to ATL typically take 4 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 69.3% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is a direct carrier on the SFO to ATL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to ATL are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights to Atlanta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$198

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International offers diverse carrier options and robust infrastructure as an alternative to Atlanta.

Atlanta, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta

San Francisco to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta

Direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Atlanta

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta

San Francisco - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

Best Elite deals to Atlanta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Atlanta?

Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta?

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

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

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More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Atlanta from other cities

San Francisco to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta

Direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Atlanta

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta

San Francisco - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

Best Elite deals to Atlanta

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Oct 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Atlanta?