SFO - ATL

C$ 172 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta departing on 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Atlanta, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Atlanta, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
C$ 409
Typical prices: C$ 690-C$ 402
Delta
Sat 16/5Tue 19/5
SFO - ATL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 172
Typical prices: C$ 215-C$ 428
Frontier
Wed 10/6
SFO - ATL • 1 stop
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Delta's Wi-Fi is free for SkyMiles members.
Frontier's Premium Bundle offers priority boarding.
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You can fly direct with Delta, Frontier, and United Airlines. Average duration is 4h 50m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta (SFO-ATL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Atlanta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta

Sat, 16 May - Tue, 19 May
Delta Logo
11:59 p.m. - 7:40 a.m.
SFO
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ATL
4h 41mdirect
Delta Logo
8:40 p.m. - 10:48 p.m.
ATL
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SFO
5h 08mdirect
C$ 409Delta
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Southwest Logo
1:25 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
SFO
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ATL
6h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:35 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.
ATL
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SFO
6h 45m
1 stop
C$ 436Southwest
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Southwest Logo
9:35 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
SFO
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ATL
10h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:00 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
ATL
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SFO
6h 35m
1 stop
C$ 443Southwest
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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9:35 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
SFO
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ATL
10h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:15 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
ATL
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SFO
9h 50m
2 stops
C$ 450Southwest
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Southwest Logo
10:40 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
SFO
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ATL
11h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:40 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.
ATL
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SFO
8h 35m
1 stop
C$ 453Southwest
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
United Airlines Logo
10:45 p.m. - 6:47 a.m.
SFO
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ATL
5h 02mdirect
United Airlines Logo
5:30 a.m. - 11:09 a.m.
ATL
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SFO
8h 39m
1 stop
C$ 457United Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Southwest Logo
10:30 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.
SFO
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ATL
10h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:20 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
ATL
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SFO
10h 55m
2 stops
C$ 460Southwest
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Southwest Logo
10:40 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
SFO
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ATL
11h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:20 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.
ATL
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SFO
8h 50m
2 stops
C$ 461Southwest
Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Southwest Logo
11:40 p.m. - 10:10 a.m.
SFO
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ATL
7h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:25 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
ATL
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SFO
10h 55m
1 stop
C$ 471Southwest
Wed, 24 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
United Airlines Logo
9:20 p.m. - 5:20 a.m.
SFO
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ATL
5h 00mdirect
United Airlines Logo
6:23 a.m. - 8:28 a.m.
ATL
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SFO
5h 05mdirect
C$ 478United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Atlanta flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Atlanta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta is September, where tickets cost C$ 442 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 635 and C$ 612 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Atlanta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Atlanta, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier and Delta

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on ATL and SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 172
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

When to book flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Atlanta based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Atlanta 
EricFlew with Delta
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Mar 2026
SFO TSA agents is not affected by the government shutdown, so the airport is functioning as normal. No need to arrive too early.
NancyFlew with United Airlines
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ATL
Aug 2024
Bring your own food, shorten your legs by about 4-5" and bring your own entertainment that is not relying on any internet.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Atlanta

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta was C$ 172 for a one-way ticket and C$ 409 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Atlanta flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Atlanta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Atlanta with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Atlanta from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 109 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Atlanta?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

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Direct returns

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco

Monday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

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