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Cheapest round-trip
$325
Typical prices: $252-$436
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SFO - ATL • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$325
Typical prices: $311-$523
Frontier
Tue 8/11Thu 8/13
SFO - ATL • Non-stop
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Frontier Economy Bundle adds a carry-on and seat selection for better value.
United Economy Plus adds legroom; Delta SkyMiles members get free Wi-Fi.
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Cheapest • Avg $228 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 01m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta (SFO-ATL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Atlanta 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 San Francisco to Atlanta

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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10:35 pm - 6:27 am
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4h 52mnonstop
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4:45 pm - 7:03 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
$325Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 11
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10:18 pm - 6:10 am
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4h 52mnonstop
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10:08 am - 3:20 pm
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32h 12m
2 stops
$326Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
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12:29 am - 7:50 pm
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16h 21m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 7:03 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
$327Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 17
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12:27 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 32m
1 stop
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4:55 pm - 7:13 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
$328Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 20
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12:27 pm - 11:59 pm
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8h 32m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 7:03 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
$329Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:17 pm - 3:33 pm
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17h 16m
1 stop
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3:53 pm - 6:20 pm
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5h 27mnonstop
$330Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23
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7:04 pm - 4:19 pm
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18h 15m
1 stop
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4:45 pm - 7:03 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
$331Frontier
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 10
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10:35 pm - 6:27 am
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4h 52mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 9:40 pm
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12h 00m
1 stop
$332Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Oct 8
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12:29 am - 1:27 pm
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9h 58m
1 stop
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3:53 pm - 6:20 pm
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5h 27mnonstop
$333Frontier
Sun, Aug 9 - Thu, Aug 13
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7:04 pm - 9:10 pm
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23h 06m
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4:55 pm - 7:13 pm
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5h 18mnonstop
$334Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Atlanta flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta departing in September.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, 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 San Francisco to Atlanta is September, where tickets cost $346 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $492 and $474 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $465 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, 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 San Francisco to Atlanta, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier, Delta and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on ATL and SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low season

January

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$149
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Atlanta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from San Francisco to Atlanta 
EricFlew with Delta
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SFO TSA agents is not affected by the government shutdown, so the airport is functioning as normal. No need to arrive too early.
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Bring your own food, shorten your legs by about 4-5" and bring your own entertainment that is not relying on any internet.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

  • Which airlines fly directly from San Francisco Airport to Atlanta Airport?

    There are several different airlines offering daily flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, but Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines operate non-stop journeys between the two cities. Both Frontier and Delta operate from Terminal 1, but United’s domestic flights operate out of Terminal 3, so make sure you know which Terminal you’re departing from when heading to the airport.

  • Where can I park my car at San Francisco Airport?

    All the terminals at SFO have garages, each with different rates, ranging from $25 to a maximum of $36 per day (or $45 if you opt for the Valet parking service). If you need long-term parking, the long term parking facilities offer a rate of $25 a day and are connected to all four terminals via a shuttle bus that runs every 5-15 minutes.

  • How do I go around Atlanta Airport’s main terminals?

    ATL has seven concourses: T, A, B, C, D, E, and F. Once you’re through security, the Plane Train service can take you to any terminal. Otherwise, the terminal-to-terminal shuttle buses also carry passengers from the domestic terminals to the international terminal, and they run every few minutes.

  • How do I get to the rental car center?

    Aside from the Plane Train and the shuttle buses, the SkyTrain people-mover service also runs from the domestic terminal to the Georgia International Convention Center and then to the airport’s rental car center. The Gateway Center is another connecting stop for some airport hotels, including the Marriott Atlanta Gateway and the Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway, which also have their own restaurants in case you want to grab a bite.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta was $149 for a one-way ticket and $323 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Atlanta?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Atlanta, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Atlanta on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $394 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $316 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 San Francisco to Atlanta.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Atlanta?

    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 to Atlanta with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ATL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Atlanta from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $201 or less one-way and $371 or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) is fairly easy to navigate with Air Train, the free shuttle that carries travelers between all four terminals (including their respective parking garages) every few minutes.
  • For people who want to kill some time before their flight from San Francisco to Atlanta, the Aviation Museum and Library, which is in the main hall of SFO’s International Terminal, may be of interest.
  • Passengers looking to relax before boarding the plane have a few options at SFO: the Christian Science Reading Room in Terminal 1, the Berman Reflection Room in the International Terminal, and the Yoga Rooms in both Terminals 2 and 3, where visitors can also meditate.
  • Upon arrival at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), also known as just Atlanta Airport, travelers can head downtown in different ways. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) operates the rail services from the airport to the city center, with the Gold and Red Line trains running every 10-12 minutes. There are also lots of different shared-ride shuttle companies, such as ATL Airport Shuttle, that can drop you at different locations in the city. Otherwise, taxis, Uber, or similar app-based services are also available at ATL, with rental cars also being an option.
  • If your flight is delayed or you are arriving late at night, there are several hotels around the ATL airport that provide free shuttles, from the more affordable three-star options to the high-end names such as the Hilton. The hotel shuttles stop at the Purple Aisle in the Ground Transportation area, between the Domestic North and Domestic South terminals. If you haven’t arranged a shuttle service in advance, you can contact the hotel through the courtesy phone available near the Baggage Claim hall, or from the Ground Transportation area outside.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

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Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

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Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

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Thursday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

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Friday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco

Monday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

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Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

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Thursday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

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Friday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

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Sunday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

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