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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$114	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Wed, Jan 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is currently $114
Cheapest one-way flight	$49	Frontier Nonstop 6 hr Wed, Jan 14	The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is currently $49
Cheapest nonstop flights	$114	Frontier Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Wed, Jan 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is currently $114
Last-minute weekend getaway	$351	Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to San Francisco is currently $351
Cheapest business class flights	$814	Alaska 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Wed, Feb 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is currently $814

Fastest flight	5 hr 13 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Atlanta to San Francisco takes 5 hr 13 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 Francisco is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–265
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $225–305

Popular airlines from Atlanta to San Francisco

Delta

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $295–610

49 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - SFO Every day

296 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO Every day
United

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $255–445

14 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - SFO Every day

264 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $114

Typical price: $165–330

5 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - SFO Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

36 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $224

Typical price: $295–520

282 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO Every day
American

from $219

Typical price: $265–475

189 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $217

Typical price: $290–580

32 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta United States 15 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 30 min 147 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

Chattanooga United States 1 hr 48 min 100 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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

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

Sacramento United States 1 hr 33 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Atlanta to San Francisco

When are the cheapest days to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco?

The cheapest flights from Atlanta to San Francisco are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $145 to $265.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Atlanta to San Francisco?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $114. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $49.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $217, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $199, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $114, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $224, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $219, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $217, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 31.

What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to San Francisco?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco starts at $114 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $49 and departs on Wed, Jan 14.

How long does it take to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco?

5 hr 13 min is the shortest flight time from Atlanta to San Francisco.

When should you fly to San Francisco, United States?

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco.
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 is the best airline to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Atlanta to San Francisco 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 Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 49 nonstop flights and 296 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Atlanta to San Francisco are:

United offers 14 nonstop flights and 264 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Frontier offers 5 nonstop flights and 36 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Southwest offers 282 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 189 connecting flights per week. American flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 32 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Atlanta to San Francisco?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $114. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $49.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $217, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $199, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $114, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 14.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $224, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 31.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $219, flying from Jan 10 to Jan 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $217, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 31.

Which airlines have direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco?

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

There are 49 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Frontier direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Atlanta to San Francisco?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and San Francisco at price $351 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco?

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

There are 49 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 United direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Frontier direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

When are direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco available?

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Atlanta and San Francisco start at $114 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 14 with Frontier.

How can I find nonstop flights from Atlanta to San Francisco?

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

What are the cheapest business class flights from Atlanta to San Francisco?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Atlanta and San Francisco start at $814 from Thu, Jan 29 to Wed, Feb 4 with Alaska.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Atlanta to San Francisco?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and San Francisco start at $114 from Thu, Jan 8 to Wed, Jan 14.

How can I book business class trips from Atlanta to San Francisco?

To book business class trips from Atlanta to San Francisco, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Atlanta to San Francisco next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Atlanta and San Francisco starts at $351 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with Frontier.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Atlanta to San Francisco?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and San Francisco at price $351 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Atlanta to San Francisco?

To find last-minute flight deals from Atlanta to San Francisco, 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.