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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 11:08 am
• Latest: departs at 3:55 pm and lands at 8:03 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 08m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Atlanta:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San José to Atlanta takes 4h 08m, covering 1,633 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San José to Atlanta range from $379 to $627, with an average of $496 over the past 12 months. Anything below $379 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $496 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $437 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $594 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San José to Atlanta flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $313 to $1,683. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the San José to Atlanta route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San José to Atlanta are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $294.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Flights from San José to Atlanta usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San José to Atlanta route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 56m.

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from San José to Atlanta. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $473 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $547, a difference of $74.

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

2 airlines operate flights between San José and Atlanta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 8h 10m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) and 8h 12m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are Georgia Aquarium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to Atlanta flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: 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
• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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.