Cheap flights from Atlanta to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $158
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Mon, Feb 23 — Tue, Mar 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Diego is currently $158
Cheapest one-way flight $74
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Feb 28
The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to San Diego is currently $74
Cheapest nonstop flights $297
Alaska Nonstop 6 hr Mon, Mar 2 — Tue, Mar 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Diego is currently $297
Last-minute weekend getaway $267
Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Sat, Feb 7 — Mon, Feb 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to San Diego is currently $267
Cheapest business class flights $386
Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Mon, Feb 23 — Tue, Mar 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Diego is currently $386
Fastest flight 4 hr 36 min The fastest nonstop flight from Atlanta to San Diego takes 4 hr 36 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 Atlanta to San Diego is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–285
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $220–280

Popular airlines from Atlanta to San Diego

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $499
    Typical price: $255–620
    35 weekly nonstop flights
    ATL - SAN Every day
    271 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - SAN Every day
  • Southwest
    from $342
    Typical price: $260–510
    485 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $297
    Typical price: $245–550
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    ATL - SAN Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
    16 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $235
    Typical price: $245–500
    233 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $289
    Typical price: $255–520
    138 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - SAN Every day
  • Frontier
    from $158
    Typical price: $180–360
    28 weekly connecting flights
    ATL - SAN Every day

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 10 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

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Atlanta to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Atlanta to San Diego are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $165 to $285.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $158. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $74.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $499, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $342, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 28.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $297, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $235, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 14.
  • The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $289, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $158, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Diego starts at $158 from Mon, Feb 23 to Tue, Mar 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $74 and departs on Sat, Feb 28.
4 hr 36 min is the shortest flight time from Atlanta to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Atlanta to San Diego.
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 Atlanta to San Diego 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 Atlanta to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 35 nonstop flights and 271 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 485 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Atlanta to San Diego are:
  • Alaska offers 5 nonstop flights and 16 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • American offers 233 connecting flights per week. American flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 138 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Frontier offers 28 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Atlanta and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $158. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $74.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $499, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $342, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 28.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $297, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $235, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 14.
  • The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $289, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to San Diego is $158, flying from Feb 23 to Mar 3.
Delta and Alaska fly direct from Atlanta to San Diego.
  • There are 35 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Alaska direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and San Diego at price $267 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Feb 7 to Mon, Feb 9.
Delta and Alaska fly direct from Atlanta to San Diego.
  • There are 35 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Alaska direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Atlanta and San Diego start at $297 from Mon, Mar 2 to Tue, Mar 10 with Alaska.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Atlanta to San Diego, 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 Atlanta and San Diego start at $386 from Mon, Feb 23 to Tue, Mar 3 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and San Diego start at $158 from Mon, Feb 23 to Tue, Mar 3.
To book business class trips from Atlanta to San Diego, 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 Atlanta and San Diego starts at $267 from Sat, Feb 7 to Mon, Feb 9 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and San Diego at price $267 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Feb 7 to Mon, Feb 9.
To find last-minute flight deals from Atlanta to San Diego, 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.

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