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$98+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta (SFO - ATL)

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SFO — ATL
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$98
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
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From San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
One-way flight from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Mon 4/711:58 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 56mFrontier
Fri 4/118:14 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 35mFrontier
Deal found 3/21$194
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Tue 6/2410:29 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop5h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/23:47 pmATL - SFO
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$212
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/247:20 amSFO - ATL
1 stop8h 11mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/23:47 pmATL - SFO
1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/21$218
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/206:00 amSFO - ATL
1 stop6h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 4/244:33 pmATL - SFO
1 stop10h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/20$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:43 amSFO - ATL
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/67:05 amATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/21$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/135:42 amSFO - ATL
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/176:30 pmATL - SFO
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/20$259
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Thu 5/86:09 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop14h 30mSun Country Air
Sun 5/118:15 amATL - SFO
1 stop11h 58mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/21$265
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Tue 4/156:35 pmSFO - ATL
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Wed 4/163:00 pmATL - SFO
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/21$284
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Thu 8/2110:30 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 50mDelta
Sat 8/2310:25 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/21$314
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Tue 4/16:05 amSFO - ATL
1 stop12h 44mJetBlue
Wed 4/27:39 amATL - SFO
1 stop12h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 3/20$322

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Atlanta that are best for you.

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SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

11:58 pm-7:54 am

Nonstop4h 56m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 4/11

8:14 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$194

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Tue 6/24

10:29 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 01m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 7/2

3:47 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$212

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Tue 6/24

7:20 am-6:31 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 7/2

3:47 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$218

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-3:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/24

4:33 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$237

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:43 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 59m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 5/6

7:05 am-9:32 am

Nonstop5h 27m

$239

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Fri 6/13

5:42 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 6/17

6:30 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 42m

$259

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

6:09 pm-11:39 am

1 stop14h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/11

8:15 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$265

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

6:35 pm-5:45 am

1 stop8h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/16

3:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$284

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

10:30 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/23

10:25 pm-12:36 am

Nonstop5h 11m

$314

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

6:05 am-9:49 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/2

7:39 am-4:48 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$322

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Atlanta flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Atlanta flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Atlanta flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Atlanta flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Atlanta flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Atlanta flights

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LATAM Airlines

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Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for extra comfort.


Frontier offers Zone 1 boarding with a carry-on bag purchase or special fare bundle.

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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus provides extra legroom and priority boarding for MileagePlus Premier members.


United's Polaris Business Class includes lie-flat seats and access to exclusive Polaris Lounges.

Airports
SFO

Save time by using the SFO2Go program to order meals for pickup during busy times.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
ATL

Use MARTA for a quick 15-20 minute ride from ATL to downtown Atlanta, located inside the domestic terminal.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Atlanta from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Atlanta is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from San Francisco to Atlanta in March is currently the most expensive (average of $251). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ATL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Atlanta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Atlanta in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Atlanta flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Atlanta

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Atlanta. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to ATL are scheduled on a Thursday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Atlanta ranges from 3.4 - 5.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Atlanta when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Atlanta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Atlanta. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Atlanta. Reviews last updated March 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Atlanta by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Atlanta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Atlanta from San Francisco?

    The San Francisco area is served by three major airports, two of which offer flights to Atlanta. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the largest and will give you the most options in terms of routes and airlines. It has four terminals, which are connected by an air train. It is located 13 miles south of downtown and can be reached via car, taxi, rideshare, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rail. Located across from San Francisco on the other side of the bay is the Oakland International Airport (OAK). It is about 10 miles south of downtown Oakland and is accessible by taxi, shuttle service, and the BART rail system. This airport is slightly smaller and might not offer you as many flight options. Both airports provide both long and short-term parking lots for those who choose to drive.

  • Which airlines fly directly from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    To fly directly from San Francisco to Atlanta, you will have to leave from San Francisco International Airport. From there you have several options for nonstop flights. Frontier Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines offer a direct flight to Atlanta on select days of the week. The days and times it is offered will vary depending on the month. United operates two nonstop flights seven days a week—one leaves in the morning and the other is an overnight flight leaving in the evening. Delta offers the most nonstop flight options. They have several flight options at all times of the day, from morning to evening, and they operate seven days a week.

  • What are the layover options between San Francisco and Atlanta?

    The layover cities will depend on which airline you fly with. A flight with Delta may stop in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Seattle, or Minneapolis. United flights may include a layover in Houston or Chicago. These layover times range from less than an hour to several hours. Since they are all in major airports, there will be plenty of shopping and dining options to help you pass the time. Flights with Frontier stop in Denver for an eight-hour overnight stop. This adds a lot more time to your journey and generally won’t save you much money.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    As both the origin and destination are within the United States, this is considered a domestic flight and no passport or visa is needed. However, if you already have a passport and prefer to use that, you may. To fly within the United States, you will still need to pass through security and present ID. Accepted forms of ID include a valid state-issued ID, driver's license, or military ID. If you are not a US citizen, you may present a foreign-issued passport or permanent resident card. When going through the security checkpoint, your bags will also be inspected, so it’s important to review what is safe to carry with you and which items should be placed in your checked baggage.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    If you wish to fly to Atlanta from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. There are 29 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) per day to choose from. Flights to Atlanta from San Francisco are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 29m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Atlanta flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Atlanta round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Atlanta round-trip from $194. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $218, and Hawaiian Airlines, from $237. Frontier is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Atlanta for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta consider choosing ITA Airways (100%), China Southern (92%) or Aeromexico (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is generally $1,180, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $86. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay $196 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Atlanta?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Denver Intl for an average daily rate of $50 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dallas?

    Dallas travelers tend to visit American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Dallas World Aquarium more than any other notable places. American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Dallas World Aquarium can be accessed by traveling approximately 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 15.5 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers can rent a car at Dallas/Fort Worth for an average daily rate of $55 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Atlanta flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Atlanta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from San Francisco to Atlanta in March is currently the most expensive (average of $251). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$121Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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