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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

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Atlanta.
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23:37 - 07:25SFO-ATL
4h 48mdirect
19:53 - 22:47ATL-SFO
5h 54mdirect
£69Frontier
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Wed, 12 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
14:53 - 04:58SFO-ATL
11h 05m1 stop
19:53 - 22:47ATL-SFO
5h 54mdirect
£113Frontier
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Wed, 12 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
06:00 - 15:03SFO-ATL
6h 03m1 stop
16:34 - 21:36ATL-SFO
8h 02m1 stop
£191Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Mar - Wed, 26 Mar
22:00 - 05:30SFO-ATL
4h 30mdirect
19:55 - 22:18ATL-SFO
5h 23mdirect
£192Delta
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Tue, 4 Mar - Tue, 11 Mar
05:00 - 15:01SFO-ATL
7h 01m1 stop
07:00 - 09:40ATL-SFO
5h 40mdirect
£200United Airlines
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Wed, 26 Feb - Wed, 5 Mar
00:15 - 11:19SFO-ATL
8h 04m1 stop
18:28 - 22:50ATL-SFO
7h 22m1 stop
£207American Airlines
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Tue, 11 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
06:00 - 15:34SFO-ATL
6h 34m1 stop
16:34 - 21:36ATL-SFO
8h 02m1 stop
£215Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 16 Apr - Sat, 19 Apr
21:30 - 05:04SFO-ATL
4h 34mdirect
21:19 - 23:46ATL-SFO
5h 27mdirect
£215Delta
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Mon, 3 Mar - Wed, 5 Mar
22:40 - 11:09SFO-ATL
9h 29m1 stop
07:00 - 09:40ATL-SFO
5h 40mdirect
£223United Airlines
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Tue, 25 Feb - Tue, 4 Mar
00:32 - 10:30SFO-ATL
6h 58m1 stop
20:17 - 00:32ATL-SFO
7h 15m1 stop
£336American Airlines
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Sun, 2 Mar - Fri, 7 Mar

Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta - Travel Insights & Trends

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, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday 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 October, where tickets cost £256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £313 and £311 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 £274, 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Atlanta

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

£69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% 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

  • 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta was £120 for a one-way ticket and £86 for a return.

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

    Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and American 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 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 £160 or less one-way.
  • 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.
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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, +10 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Tuesday

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

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Wednesday

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

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Thursday

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

Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 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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