Plan to arrive at SAN two hours early for domestic flights to avoid congestion and ensure a smooth departure.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $217 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $78 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $379 |
Good round-trip deal | $347 or less |
Good one-way deal | $237 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoAtlanta
SAN - ATL
SANATL
San Diego
Fri 12/19
10:56 am-6:35 pm
Nonstop4h 39m
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Sun 12/21
4:00 pm-6:03 pm
Nonstop5h 03m
San DiegoAtlanta
SAN - ATL
SANATL
San Diego
Fri 2/6
11:03 am-6:14 pm
Nonstop4h 11m
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Sun 2/8
4:47 pm-6:51 pm
Nonstop5h 04m
San DiegoAtlanta
SAN - ATL
SANATL
San Diego
Sun 12/14
8:59 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop24h 00m
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Wed 12/31
4:00 pm-6:03 pm
Nonstop5h 03m
San DiegoAtlanta
SAN - ATL
SANATL
San Diego
Thu 12/25
6:15 am-1:35 pm
Nonstop4h 20m
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Thu 1/1
8:26 am-10:15 am
Nonstop4h 49m
San DiegoAtlanta
SAN - ATL
SANATL
San Diego
Wed 12/17
2:19 pm-9:41 pm
Nonstop4h 22m
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Mon 12/22
9:40 pm-11:28 pm
Nonstop4h 48m
San DiegoAtlanta
SAN - ATL
SANATL
San Diego
Wed 12/17
12:40 pm-9:30 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Wed 12/24
2:40 pm-7:15 pm
1 stop7h 35m
San DiegoAtlanta
SAN - ATL
SANATL
San Diego
Wed 12/10
6:15 am-11:59 pm
1 stop14h 44m
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Wed 12/17
4:15 pm-6:02 pm
Nonstop4h 47m
San DiegoAtlanta
SAN - ATL
SANATL
San Diego
Mon 2/9
10:30 pm-5:33 am
Nonstop4h 03m
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Wed 2/11
6:45 pm-8:37 pm
Nonstop4h 52m
San DiegoAtlanta
SAN - ATL
SANATL
San Diego
Mon 1/19
12:11 pm-11:19 pm
1 stop8h 08m
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Fri 1/23
3:40 pm-10:37 pm
2 stops9h 57m
San DiegoAtlanta
SAN - ATL
SANATL
San Diego
Wed 12/24
10:20 am-9:50 pm
2 stops8h 30m
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Thu 1/8
11:35 am-6:40 pm
2 stops10h 05m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Atlanta may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Atlanta (average of $116). Flying from San Diego to Atlanta in August is currently the most expensive (average of $185). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Atlanta in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Atlanta flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
About 10% of weekly flights between San Diego and Atlanta have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, Sun Country Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$95 | Average$200 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$122 | Average$239 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$145 | Average$308 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$186 | Average$333 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$196 | Average$296 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$204 | Average$388 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$298 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$237 | Average$385 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |