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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 12:48 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 2:33 am.

The flight takes about 4h 43m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to San Diego takes 4h 43m, covering 1,887 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to San Diego range from $315 to $605, with an average of $471 over the past 12 months. Anything below $315 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $471 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $245 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $537 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to San Diego flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 15%, and night flights for 14%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $329 to $2,231. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to San Diego flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Atlanta to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $220, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Atlanta to San Diego usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

One-stop flights from Atlanta to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Atlanta to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $410 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $547, a difference of $137.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and San Diego.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 16m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 6h 49m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

San Diego is 3 hours behind Atlanta (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to San Diego flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You can fly nonstop from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Some of the airlines with direct flights from ATL to SAN include Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines. You can also find flights with layovers. For instance, Spirit Airlines has a layover at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and American Airlines has a layover at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

The quickest way to the ATL Airport is by car or taxi if there is no heavy traffic. As a public transportation option, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) provides rail services to the airport. The train will drop you off at the Domestic Terminal between the north and south baggage claim area.

You can request a wheelchair when traveling through San Diego International Airport (SAN). The SAN Airport also has Harbor Police Officers, Volunteer Airport Ambassadors, and Airport Traffic Officers inside and outside the terminals to help travelers with limited mobility. You can also find visual paging monitors, TDD telephones, and courtesy carts operated by Volunteer Airport Ambassadors throughout the airport. SAN has also made sure to make all its facilities available for people with disability, such as their parking, taxicab shuttles services, bus service, and the rental car center shuttles.

ATL Airport has a total of seven Service Animal Relief Areas for your pets and service animals. Each Service Animal Relief Area has a ground-level drinking fountain, pet supplies, and grassy turf areas. The pet relief areas also offer an overhead shower hose and biodegradable pet waste bags. You can find a sink to freshen up after cleaning after your pet. You can find the pet relief areas at D Centerpoint, E14, B33, A10, F7, and T7. At the Domestic Terminal, you can find the outdoor Poochie Park dog park outside of doors W1 and W2. An extra outdoor pet relief area is outside door A1 of the International Terminal.