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$81+ Cheap flights from Atlanta to San Diego (ATL - SAN)

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ATL — SAN
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Diego are usually found in September or August, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Atlanta to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$203
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$81
(Priceline)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$295 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Diego
One-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Diego.
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Cheapest flights from Atlanta to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2910:30 amATL - SAN
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Sat 8/28:00 amSAN - ATL
1 stop22h 26mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$200
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/88:42 amATL - SAN
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/137:04 pmSAN - ATL
1 stop22h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$201
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/298:42 amATL - SAN
1 stop12h 13mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/3112:30 pmSAN - ATL
1 stop8h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:05 pmATL - SAN
Nonstop4h 21mDelta
Fri 10/1010:40 pmSAN - ATL
Nonstop4h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/30$217
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/203:42 pmATL - SAN
Nonstop4h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/2311:46 amSAN - ATL
1 stop9h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$247

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to San Diego that are best for you.

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AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/29

10:30 am-6:19 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San Diego

Sat 8/2

8:00 am-9:26 am

1 stop22h 26m

$200

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 8/8

8:42 am-5:55 pm

1 stop12h 13m

San Diego

Wed 8/13

7:04 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop22h 17m

$201

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/29

8:42 am-5:55 pm

1 stop12h 13m

San Diego

Thu 7/31

12:30 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$207

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/4

7:05 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

San Diego

Fri 10/10

10:40 pm-5:52 am

Nonstop4h 12m

$217

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 9/20

3:42 pm-5:34 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

San Diego

Tue 9/23

11:46 am-12:03 am

1 stop9h 17m

$247

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 9/28

1:44 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$81

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 7/23

7:15 am-11:06 pm

2 stops18h 51m

$87

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 10/1

4:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$109

AtlantaSan Diego

ATL - SAN

ATLSAN

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 9/3

3:42 pm-5:34 pm

Nonstop4h 52m

$119

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Deals found on 7/2

The best insider tips for Atlanta to San Diego flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Atlanta to San Diego trip
Airports
ATL

For a quicker security experience, check the South security area, often faster than the main one, especially if you're not checking bags.

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SAN

Consider using the free San Diego Flyer shuttle for a budget-friendly ride between SAN and the Old Town Transit Center.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Atlanta with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Atlanta to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Atlanta to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Diego. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Atlanta to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Atlanta to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATL to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Atlanta to San Diego in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Atlanta to San Diego. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Atlanta to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Atlanta to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from Atlanta to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from ATL to SAN are scheduled on a Wednesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Atlanta to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Atlanta to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Atlanta to San Diego?

    San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Booking flights from Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 16 daily flights to San Diego from 8 different airlines. 4h 22m is how long a flight from Atlanta to San Diego will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Atlanta to San Diego flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Atlanta to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at $207, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Atlanta to San Diego and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $210 and $237, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Atlanta to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Atlanta to San Diego are Frontier ($81), Spirit Airlines ($87), and Southwest ($109).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Atlanta to San Diego?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Atlanta to San Diego consider choosing Alaska Airlines (76%), Hawaiian Airlines (76%) or American Airlines (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to San Diego?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - San Diego) can be booked for $162 on average our data indicates $546 when flying from Atlanta to San Diego.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Atlanta to San Diego?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

    Fremont Street Experience, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Fountains of Bellagio are the most popular attractions in Las Vegas if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Fremont Street Experience, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Fountains of Bellagio can be visited by traveling about 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 2.3 mi respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl for about $54 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dallas?

    If you're on a layover in Dallas and looking for things to do, consider visiting American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, or Reunion Tower. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower can be accessed by traveling approximately 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers can rent a car at Dallas/Fort Worth for an average daily rate of $53 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Atlanta to San Diego flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Atlanta to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Atlanta to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Atlanta to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Atlanta to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Atlanta to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Atlanta to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Atlanta to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Atlanta to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$115Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$127Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$196Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$198Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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