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

• Earliest: departs at 12:20 am and lands at 4:59 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 4:38 am.

The flight takes about 4h 39m.

Only First Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Atlanta.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Atlanta takes 4h 39m, 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 San Francisco to Atlanta range from C$ 468 to C$ 789, with an average of C$ 605 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 468 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the C$ 605 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 284 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to C$ 623 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 San Francisco to Atlanta flights are:

• United Airlines: 91% on time
• Delta: 87% on time
• Frontier: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% 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 San Francisco to Atlanta flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 44%, Afternoon flights for 11%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 459 to C$ 3,086. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Atlanta 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 San Francisco to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 297, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 81 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 San Francisco to Atlanta route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San Francisco to Atlanta. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 568 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 691, a difference of C$ 123.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Atlanta. 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 35m, compared with 7h 27m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 34m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta Stadium, and Georgia Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Atlanta 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.