San Diego

$99+ Cheap flights from Atlanta to San Diego (ATL - SAN)

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ATL — SAN
abr. 20 — abr. 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Diego are usually found in September or August, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Atlanta to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN). 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 abril 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$309 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Diego
One-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Diego.
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/284:28 pmATL - SAN
Nonstop4h 34mDelta
mié. 6/46:15 amSAN - ATL
Nonstop4h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/14$237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/25:45 amATL - SAN
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/59:08 pmSAN - ATL
2 stops10h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/13$238
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/912:02 pmATL - SAN
1 stop9h 01mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/118:15 amSAN - ATL
Nonstop4h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$243
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mar. 6/246:11 pmATL - SAN
1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines
sáb. 7/511:04 amSAN - ATL
Nonstop4h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/221:05 pmATL - SAN
1 stop13h 50mFrontier
dom. 4/278:14 amSAN - ATL
1 stop20h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/137:20 pmATL - SAN
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
vie. 5/168:20 pmSAN - ATL
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
mié. 5/2811:55 amATL - SAN
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/46:15 amSAN - ATL
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$342
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
jue. 5/225:56 pmATL - SAN
1 stop9h 03mHawaiian Airlines
lun. 5/2610:46 amSAN - ATL
Nonstop4h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$407

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

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AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 5/28

4:07 pm-5:56 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

San Diego

mié. 6/4

10:46 am-6:16 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$237

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

vie. 5/2

5:45 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Diego

lun. 5/5

9:08 pm-10:31 am

2 stops10h 23m

$238

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

vie. 5/9

12:02 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Diego

dom. 5/11

8:15 am-3:28 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$243

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

jue. 5/29

8:45 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

San Diego

mar. 6/10

6:15 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$257

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

jue. 5/1

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 56m

San Diego

sáb. 7/12

5:53 pm-6:26 am

1 stop9h 33m

$271

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mar. 5/13

7:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Diego

vie. 5/16

8:20 pm-5:30 am

1 stop6h 10m

$286

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

mié. 5/28

11:55 am-5:37 pm

1 stop8h 42m

San Diego

mié. 6/4

6:15 am-5:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$342

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

lun. 4/28

4:33 pm-6:17 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

San Diego

vie. 5/2

8:15 am-3:28 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$397

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

jue. 5/15

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

$99

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

sáb. 10/4

9:13 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$107

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Atlanta to San Diego in April.
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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Atlanta-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Atlanta-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Atlanta-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Atlanta-San Diego 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 Atlanta-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Airports
ATL

For a quicker security experience at ATL, try the South security area, often faster than the main one.

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SAN

SAN is just three miles from downtown, making rideshare services a convenient option despite potential traffic.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to San Diego

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Atlanta to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Atlanta to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 ATL to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Atlanta to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Atlanta to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Atlanta to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Atlanta to San Diego. 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 abril 15, 2025.

The most flights from ATL to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated abril 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Atlanta to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Booking flights from Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 18 daily flights to San Diego from 8 different airlines. 4h 38m is how long a flight from Atlanta to San Diego will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

    Currently priced at $237, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Atlanta to San Diego and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $238 and $257, respectively. Alaska Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Atlanta to San Diego are Frontier ($99), Spirit Airlines ($111), and Alaska Airlines ($119).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Atlanta to San Diego consider choosing Virgin Atlantic (71%), Air France (71%) or Hawaiian Airlines (69%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - San Diego) can be booked for $156 on average our data indicates $610 when flying from Atlanta to San Diego.

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

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

    Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Fountains of Bellagio are the most popular attractions in Las Vegas if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Fountains of Bellagio can be visited by traveling about 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 2.3 mi respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl for about $63 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    If you're on a layover in Dallas and looking for things to do, consider visiting American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, or Dallas World Aquarium. 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 $59 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Atlanta to San Diego 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 Atlanta to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Atlanta to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Atlanta to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$124Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$136Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$188Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$227Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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