Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta (SFO - ATL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$278	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sat, Jul 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is currently $278
Last-minute weekend getaway	$359	Frontier 1 stop 20 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Atlanta is currently $359
Cheapest business class flights	$496	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Sat, Aug 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is currently $496

Fastest flight	4 hr 34 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Atlanta takes 4 hr 34 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–270
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $225–310

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Atlanta

Delta

Nonstop

from $349

Typical price: $315–610

46 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - ATL Every day

347 weekly connecting flights

SFO - ATL Every day
United

Nonstop

from $349

Typical price: $255–480

11 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - ATL Every day

272 weekly connecting flights

SFO - ATL Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $230

Typical price: $170–340

7 weekly nonstop flights

SFO - ATL Every day

20 weekly connecting flights

SFO - ATL Every day
Southwest

from $364

Typical price: $275–475

314 weekly connecting flights

SFO - ATL Every day
American

from $369

Typical price: $255–520

209 weekly connecting flights

SFO - ATL Every day
Alaska

from $424

Typical price: $305–730

21 weekly connecting flights

SFO - ATL Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta United States 14 min 8 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Birmingham United States 2 hr 11 min 136 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Greenville United States 2 hr 29 min 147 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

Chattanooga United States 1 hr 48 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Atlanta

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Atlanta are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $145 to $270.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $349, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 23.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $364, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 27.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $369, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $424, flying from May 28 to Jun 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

4 hr 34 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Atlanta.

Atlanta is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive in summer (May–Sep). Winters (Nov–Mar) are generally mild. Big events include celebrations for Martin Luther King, Jr., Weekend (Jan) and Independence Day (Jul 4). The Yellow Daisy Festival (Sep), an arts and crafts fair, is held in nearby Stone Mountain.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Atlanta really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 46 nonstop flights and 347 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Atlanta are:

United offers 11 nonstop flights and 272 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 20 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
Southwest offers 314 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
American offers 209 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Atlanta.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $349, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $349, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 23.
The cheapest Frontier flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $364, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 27.
The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $369, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is $424, flying from May 28 to Jun 4.

Delta, United and Frontier fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta.

There are 46 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 United direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Atlanta at price $359 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Delta, United and Frontier fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta.

There are 46 Delta direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 United direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from San Francisco to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Atlanta start at $278 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sat, Jul 18 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Atlanta start at $496 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sat, Aug 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Atlanta start at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15.

To book business class trips from San Francisco to Atlanta, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Atlanta starts at $359 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Atlanta at price $359 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.