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£82 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Atlanta, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Atlanta, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Atlanta (SFO-ATL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Atlanta.
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Frontier Logo
22:19 - 06:13SFO-ATL
4h 54mdirect
Frontier Logo
19:05 - 21:26ATL-SFO
5h 21mdirect
£148Frontier
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Sat, 31 May - Sat, 7 Jun
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:00 - 18:16SFO-ATL
9h 16m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:07 - 21:38ATL-SFO
8h 31m1 stop
£165Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 28 May - Tue, 3 Jun
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22:19 - 06:13SFO-ATL
4h 54mdirect
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16:07 - 21:38ATL-SFO
8h 31m1 stop
Sat, 31 May - Sat, 7 Jun
Delta Logo
23:59 - 07:43SFO-ATL
4h 44mdirect
Delta Logo
19:25 - 21:33ATL-SFO
5h 08mdirect
£172Delta
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Sat, 28 Jun - Tue, 1 Jul
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:20 - 18:31SFO-ATL
8h 11m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:47 - 21:37ATL-SFO
8h 50m1 stop
£179Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 17 Jun - Wed, 25 Jun
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:00 - 18:31SFO-ATL
9h 31m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
15:47 - 21:37ATL-SFO
8h 50m1 stop
£184Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 12 Aug - Fri, 15 Aug
Delta Logo
23:59 - 07:35SFO-ATL
4h 36mdirect
Delta Logo
20:45 - 22:58ATL-SFO
5h 13mdirect
£199Delta
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Sat, 31 May - Wed, 4 Jun
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:20 - 18:31SFO-ATL
8h 11m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
15:47 - 21:37ATL-SFO
8h 50m1 stop
£214Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 9 Jul - Mon, 14 Jul
Southwest Logo
17:25 - 06:15SFO-ATL
9h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
18:20 - 00:15ATL-SFO
8h 55m1 stop
£220Southwest
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Fri, 4 Jul - Fri, 25 Jul
Southwest Logo
22:45 - 10:10SFO-ATL
8h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
19:45 - 23:25ATL-SFO
6h 40m1 stop
£225Southwest
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Thu, 19 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
KLM

Premium Comfort includes two checked bags and SkyPriority security, ideal for efficient travel.


KLM Economy offers free snacks and drinks, including wine and beer, enhancing the travel experience.

Read more about KLMby Blane Bachelor
Air France

Air France Economy includes 31 inches of seat pitch and complimentary champagne, enhancing comfort.


Premium cabin offers SkyPriority benefits and meals by French chefs, elevating the travel experience.

Delta

Delta Comfort Plus provides extra legroom and is located in the front section for quick deboarding.


Delta One offers lie-flat seats and privacy, ideal for a restful journey.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Virgin Atlantic

Economy Delight offers priority check-in and boarding, plus extra legroom for a comfortable journey.


Upper Class provides a luxurious experience with fully flat beds and direct aisle access.

Airports
SFO

SFO's kerbside check-in is a time-saver. United, Delta, and Southwest offer it for a tip, making departures smoother, especially for families.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
ATL

Take MARTA from ATL to avoid Atlanta's traffic. The airport station is the final stop on the red and gold lines, offering a convenient city connection.

Read more about ATLby Blane Bachelor
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on KLM, Air France, ATL and SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising 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 favourite 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.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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 out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on Virgin Atlantic

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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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.

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.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Atlanta on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best 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 April, where tickets cost £241 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £294 and £285 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £181, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Atlanta

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£82
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Atlanta 
MarkFlew with United AirlinesSFO-ATLSept 2024
Unless you are “held hostage” by mileage plus program. Don’t take this flight if it’s an old short haul aircraft. Delta has more and more comfortable flights to Atlanta
NancyFlew with United AirlinesSFO-ATLAug 2024
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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta was £108 for a one-way ticket and £196 for a return.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Atlanta flight route: Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Iberia.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 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?

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

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

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

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Atlanta with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Atlanta to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £127 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta?

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

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +10 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +10 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +10 more

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air China, Air France, +10 more

Aeromexico, Air China, +11 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +10 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air China, Air France, +12 more

Aeromexico, Air China, +13 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +10 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

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