SFO - ATL

£81 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 14/1. 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.
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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 return fare
£176
Overall average: £286
Alaska Airlines
Wed 21/1Tue 27/1
SFO - ATL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£179
Typical prices: £221-£430
Delta
Wed 7/1Sat 10/1
SFO - ATL • Direct
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Delta Comfort Plus offers extra legroom and quick deboarding.
Take MARTA from ATL to avoid Atlanta's traffic.
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from £190 (return)
Frontier
Best reviews • 5.8 score
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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 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
Most popular
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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 return 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 return flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta

Wed, 21 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:14
SFO
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ATL
8h 14m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:50 - 15:50
ATL
-
SFO
11h 00m1 stop
£176Alaska Airlines
Wed, 7 Jan - Sat, 10 Jan
Delta Logo
21:30 - 05:02
SFO
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ATL
4h 32mdirect
Delta Logo
08:10 - 10:36
ATL
-
SFO
5h 26mdirect
£179Delta
Mon, 2 Feb - Tue, 31 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:14
SFO
-
ATL
8h 14m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:20 - 10:31
ATL
-
SFO
20h 11m1 stop
£182Alaska Airlines
Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
Southwest Logo
09:55 - 21:30
SFO
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ATL
8h 35m2 stops
Southwest Logo
07:40 - 13:25
ATL
-
SFO
8h 45m1 stop
£182Southwest
Sat, 31 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
United Airlines Logo
13:51 - 21:33
SFO
-
ATL
4h 42mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:36
ATL
-
SFO
5h 36mdirect
£188United Airlines
Mon, 2 Feb - Tue, 31 Mar
United Airlines Logo
23:00 - 06:46
SFO
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ATL
4h 46mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 08:59
ATL
-
SFO
5h 29mdirect
£189United Airlines
Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
United Airlines Logo
13:51 - 21:33
SFO
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ATL
4h 42mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:15 - 23:59
ATL
-
SFO
7h 44m1 stop
£190United Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
United Airlines Logo
10:45 - 18:31
SFO
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ATL
4h 46mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:36
ATL
-
SFO
5h 36mdirect
£191United Airlines
Wed, 7 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
United Airlines Logo
10:45 - 18:31
SFO
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ATL
4h 46mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:36
ATL
-
SFO
5h 36mdirect
£194United Airlines
Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:14
SFO
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ATL
8h 14m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:50 - 14:00
ATL
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SFO
9h 10m1 stop
£196Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 April, where tickets cost £239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £343 and £318 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

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.
Airlines
KLM

Premium Comfort includes two checked bags and SkyPriority security, ideal for efficient travel.


KLM Economy offers free snacks and drinks, including wine and beer, enhancing the travel experience.

Air France

Air France Economy includes 31 inches of seat pitch and complimentary champagne, enhancing comfort.


Premium cabin offers SkyPriority benefits and meals by French chefs, elevating the travel experience.

Delta

Delta Comfort Plus provides extra legroom and is located in the front section for quick deboarding.


Delta One offers lie-flat seats and privacy, ideal for a restful journey.

Virgin Atlantic

Economy Delight offers priority check-in and boarding, plus extra legroom for a comfortable journey.


Upper Class provides a luxurious experience with fully flat beds and direct aisle access.

Airports
SFO

SFO's kerbside check-in is a time-saver. United, Delta, and Southwest offer it for a tip, making departures smoother, especially for families.

ATL

Take MARTA from ATL to avoid Atlanta's traffic. The airport station is the final stop on the red and gold lines, offering a convenient city connection.

Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on KLM, Air France, ATL and SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising 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 favourite 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.

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Stefanie Waldek

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 out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on Virgin Atlantic

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Atlanta

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£81
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (17% 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.
Estimated return price
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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 £81 for a one-way ticket and £176 for a return.

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

    Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and American 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 return 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 from Atlanta to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £83 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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Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Atlanta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Atlanta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Atlanta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
5.8
FrontierOverall score based on 3080 reviews
6.0Boarding
4.4Entertainment
6.7Crew
5.5Comfort
4.6Food
Airline reviews

Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

2.0 MediocreDaniel, Nov 2025
DEN - ATL
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Delayed. Text notifications were slow. Not much information o what was happening. Boarding was slow and confusing. Wasn’t even offered water other flight. Had to ask. No entertainment at all. Felt like.a Greyhound bus.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

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