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	$230	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Mon, Jul 13 — Tue, Jul 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$105	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights	$278	Frontier Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sat, Jul 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is currently $278
Last-minute weekend getaway	$360	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Sat, May 2 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to San Francisco is currently $360
Cheapest business class flights	$463	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is currently $463

Fastest flight	4 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Atlanta to San Francisco takes 4 hr 50 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 February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–260
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $225–305

Popular airlines from Atlanta to San Francisco

Delta

Nonstop

from $349

Typical price: $305–580

46 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - SFO Every day

333 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO Every day
United

Nonstop

from $349

Typical price: $255–480

11 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - SFO Every day

242 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $230

Typical price: $170–340

7 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - SFO Every day

14 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO Every day
Southwest

from $364

Typical price: $275–470

363 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO Every day
American

from $369

Typical price: $255–510

222 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO Every day
Alaska

from $404

Typical price: $305–710

21 weekly connecting flights

ATL - SFO 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 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

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 20 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 28 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 35 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 52 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Atlanta to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Atlanta to San Francisco are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $145 to $260.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 23.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $230, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 21.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $364, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $404, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco starts at $230 from Mon, Jul 13 to Tue, Jul 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

4 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Atlanta to San Francisco.

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).

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 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 46 nonstop flights and 333 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 363 connecting flights per week. Southwest 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 11 nonstop flights and 242 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 222 connecting flights per week. American flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 21 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.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $349, flying from Jul 17 to Jul 23.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $230, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 21.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $364, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $369, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is $404, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

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

There are 46 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 United direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco 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 Atlanta and San Francisco at price $360 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Atlanta and San Francisco 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 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.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Atlanta and San Francisco start at $463 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and San Francisco start at $230 from Mon, Jul 13 to Tue, Jul 21.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Atlanta and San Francisco starts at $360 from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and San Francisco at price $360 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3.

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.