$89 Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area

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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$178
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$219
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$178
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$219

Book Cheap Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area

Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 5
Frontier Logo
2:50 pm - 5:34 pm
ATL
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SFO
5h 44mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 4:58 am
SFO
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ATL
19h 58m
1 stop
$178Frontier
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Frontier Logo
8:51 pm - 9:13 am
ATL
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SFO
15h 22m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:29 pm - 6:31 am
SFO
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ATL
9h 02m
1 stop
$179Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
Frontier Logo
10:35 am - 11:25 pm
ATL
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SFO
15h 50m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:41 pm - 7:08 am
SFO
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ATL
10h 27m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Frontier Logo
10:35 am - 11:25 pm
ATL
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SFO
15h 50m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:29 pm - 6:31 am
SFO
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ATL
9h 02m
1 stop
$181Frontier
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 6:12 pm
ATL
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SJC
27h 27m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 5:50 am
SJC
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ATL
30h 28m
1 stop
$242Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:11 pm - 8:53 am
ATL
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OAK
17h 42m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:09 pm - 5:40 am
OAK
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ATL
12h 31m
1 stop
$278Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:25 pm
ATL
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OAK
9h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 6:05 am
OAK
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ATL
7h 15m
1 stop
$279Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 6:35 pm
ATL
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OAK
10h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 6:05 am
OAK
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ATL
9h 05m
2 stops
$284Southwest
Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:11 pm - 8:53 am
ATL
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OAK
17h 42m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:40 am
OAK
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ATL
20h 20m
1 stop
$298Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:05 pm
ATL
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STS
9h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 10:49 pm
STS
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ATL
7h 04m
1 stop
$488American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to San Francisco Bay Area from Atlanta found in the last 72 hours was to San Francisco, at $138 round-trip. The most popular route is from Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $138.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $311 on average. Morning departures are around 44% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $447.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $539, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area is January, when tickets cost $287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $389 and $383 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco Bay Area on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Atlanta, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Atlanta to San Francisco

FAQs - booking San Francisco Bay Area flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Atlanta to San Francisco Bay Area? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4319 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

8.0 ExcellentNicole, Mar 2026
LGB - OAK
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

I was happy that I was able to get a last minute flight but unfortunately my seat was a middle seat. Even with Delta Comfort I wasn't comfortable

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

The landing was the worst I’ve experienced with a flight.

Smallest leg room I've ever had on a plane.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Our flight was delayed 3 times and this is why I am giving such low reviews. Everything else was okay but being in the airport at 4:30pm for my initial flight at 7pm to not leave until after 9:30pm is insane,

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Arrived 40 min early which was great - sat in runway for 35 min so no gain. Then waited for luggage 45 min. They need to staff accordingly knowing its one of the busiest week in Phx

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

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