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$109+ Cheap flights from Atlanta to San Francisco (ATL - SFO)

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ATL — SFO
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Atlanta to San Francisco

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Round-trip from

$199
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$109
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$344

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$147 or less
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco
One-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Atlanta to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/274:45 pmATL - SFO
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Fri 9/510:29 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$199
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 9/183:42 pmATL - SFO
1 stop9h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/307:10 amSFO - ATL
1 stop8h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$200
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:30 amATL - SFO
1 stop10h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/137:20 amSFO - ATL
1 stop8h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$218
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/612:45 pmATL - SFO
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Sat 9/209:55 amSFO - ATL
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/27:37 amATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/710:35 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/318:15 amATL - SFO
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/57:00 amSFO - ATL
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$278
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/176:19 pmATL - SFO
1 stop7h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/2310:29 pmSFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$291

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

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AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/27

4:45 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 36m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

10:29 pm-6:21 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$199

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/27

3:42 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$200

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 9/6

12:45 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

9:55 am-7:55 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$219

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/29

6:11 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-6:31 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$227

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/2

7:37 am-9:43 am

Nonstop5h 06m

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

10:35 pm-6:28 am

Nonstop4h 53m

$239

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/31

8:15 am-12:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

7:00 am-5:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$278

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/17

6:19 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

10:29 pm-6:26 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$291

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/10

3:47 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$109

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/16

5:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$110

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/13

7:05 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

$113

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The best insider tips for Atlanta to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Atlanta to San Francisco trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier’s UpFront Plus seats offer a guaranteed empty middle seat for added comfort.


Frontier offers Zone 1 boarding with a carry-on bag purchase or special fare bundle.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United’s Economy Plus seats offer extra legroom towards the front of the economy cabin.


United’s Polaris Lounges offer showers, napping areas, and dining for premium passengers.

Airports
ATL

Consider using MARTA for a quick 15-20 minute ride from downtown Atlanta to ATL, avoiding traffic and parking hassles.

Read more about ATLby Chris Dong
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective 40-minute trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco, accessible via the free AirTrain.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on ATL

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Atlanta to San Francisco. 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 Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Atlanta to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Atlanta to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 44% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Atlanta to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Atlanta to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Atlanta to San Francisco. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from ATL to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Atlanta to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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 Francisco. 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 Francisco?

    Booking a flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco. On a typical day, there are 28 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco, all of which are around 4h 56m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco.

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

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($199), Hawaiian Airlines ($200), and Alaska Airlines ($218) offers the cheapest pricing from Atlanta to San Francisco. Users have found that Frontier is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $109. Southwest flights start at $110 while deals on Frontier start at $113 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco consider choosing Air China (89%), Korean Air (84%) or United Airlines (81%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $82. While the most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - San Francisco) can be booked for $199 on average our data indicates $1,048 when flying from Atlanta to San Francisco.

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

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

    Most Denver visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and Larimer Square. Travelers on a layover in Denver can visit Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and Larimer Square, by traveling 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.9 mi, respectively after landing at Denver Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Denver can rent one for about $54 per day.

  • 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 visited by traveling about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dallas can rent a car from Dallas/Fort Worth for about $61 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Atlanta to San Francisco 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 Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Atlanta to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 6 airlines flying from Atlanta to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$102Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$201Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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