ATL - SFO

£81 Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco departing on 22/1. 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.
1 adult
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KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to San Francisco

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Atlanta to San Francisco, 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 Atlanta to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£155
Typical prices: £156-£291
United Airlines
Sun 18/1Sat 24/1
ATL - SFO • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£81
Typical prices: £141-£300
Alaska Airlines
Thu 22/1
ATL - SFO • 1 stop
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Avoid parking at ATL due to construction impacts.
Use BART at SFO for efficient city transport.
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 11% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to San Francisco (ATL-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Atlanta to San Francisco 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 return flight deals from Atlanta to San Francisco

Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:36
ATL
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SFO
5h 36mdirect
United Airlines Logo
13:51 - 21:33
SFO
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ATL
4h 42mdirect
£155United Airlines
Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:47 - 22:47
ATL
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SFO
9h 00m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:41 - 18:14
SFO
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ATL
27h 33m1 stop
£161Alaska Airlines
Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
Delta Logo
21:00 - 23:25
ATL
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SFO
5h 25mdirect
Delta Logo
06:00 - 13:34
SFO
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ATL
4h 34mdirect
£162Delta
Tue, 20 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:36
ATL
-
SFO
5h 36mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:45 - 18:31
SFO
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ATL
4h 46mdirect
£164United Airlines
Sat, 7 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:36
ATL
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SFO
5h 36mdirect
United Airlines Logo
21:30 - 05:08
SFO
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ATL
4h 38mdirect
£182United Airlines
Wed, 7 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
Southwest Logo
13:35 - 21:15
ATL
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SFO
10h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
05:50 - 17:15
SFO
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ATL
8h 25m1 stop
£189Southwest
Sat, 7 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:36
ATL
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SFO
5h 36mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:50 - 10:19
SFO
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ATL
8h 29m1 stop
£190United Airlines
Thu, 8 Jan - Tue, 24 Feb
Southwest Logo
07:40 - 13:25
ATL
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SFO
8h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
05:05 - 14:30
SFO
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ATL
6h 25m1 stop
£192Southwest
Thu, 8 Jan - Tue, 24 Feb
Southwest Logo
07:40 - 13:25
ATL
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SFO
8h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
09:55 - 21:30
SFO
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ATL
8h 35m2 stops
£196Southwest
Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:36
ATL
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SFO
5h 36mdirect
United Airlines Logo
13:19 - 23:19
SFO
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ATL
7h 00m1 stop
£196United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a return flight from Atlanta to San Francisco?

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to San Francisco, 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 Atlanta to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost £217 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £291 and £272 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to San Francisco, 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 Atlanta to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Atlanta to San Francisco

 
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.
Airports
ATL

Avoid parking at ATL due to ongoing construction reducing spaces. Consider alternatives like MARTA or rideshare for a smoother departure experience.

SFO

For a smooth arrival at SFO, consider using BART for affordable and efficient transport to the city, avoiding rush hour traffic.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Atlanta to San Francisco

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£81
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from Atlanta to San Francisco

When to book flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco was £81 for a one-way ticket and £155 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Atlanta to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Atlanta you will be using Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Atlanta to San Francisco flight route: Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Aeromexico, and American Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Atlanta to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to San Francisco?

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

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

    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 San Francisco from Atlanta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Atlanta to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Everything you need to know for your flight from Atlanta to San Francisco

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