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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 11:49 am
• Latest: departs at 9:49 pm and lands at 3:18 am.

The flight takes about 5h 29m.

A direct flight from Atlanta to San Francisco takes 5h 29m, covering 5,525 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to San Francisco range from C$ 422 to C$ 732, with an average of C$ 551 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 422 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the C$ 551 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 374 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to C$ 565 for direct.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Atlanta to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 84% on time
• Delta: 80% on time
• Frontier: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Frontier and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to San Francisco flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 445 to C$ 3,007. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to San Francisco flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Atlanta to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 312, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 88 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Atlanta to San Francisco usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to San Francisco route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

One-stop flights from Atlanta to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Atlanta to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 530 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 604, a difference of C$ 74.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Atlanta and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 45m, compared with 7h 08m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 37m via San Diego (SAN).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Atlanta (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Moscone Center, and Union Square. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to San Francisco flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.