Cheap flights from Atlanta to San Francisco (ATL - SFO) from $42

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
ATL — SFO
Oct 8 — Oct 151

The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best ATL to SFO flight in 2023: compare Atlanta to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$80
High demand for flights, 32% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 42% potential price drop
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco
One-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco

ATL - SFO

Price

$258 - $433

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

Flights from Atlanta to San Francisco are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 7% by booking at least 31 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Atlanta to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $394.

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

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Atlanta. Users have commonly found prices around $405 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $130. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco (ATL - SFO)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Atlanta to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

Cheap Frontier flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

Consider these cheap Frontier flights we've found departing from Atlanta to San Francisco. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Atlanta to San Francisco is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $560.31 RT. This price is typically 12% cheaper than other airlines that offer Atlanta to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $298. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is the most common Atlanta airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from Atlanta to San Francisco, Frontier flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Atlanta to San Francisco

Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on United Airlines flights from Atlanta to San Francisco. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
  • If you’re traveling from Atlanta to San Francisco, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is United Airlines. Flights from United Airlines traveling this route typically cost $382.80 RT. This price is typically 97% more expensive than other airlines that offer Atlanta to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $194. The most popular departure airport in Atlanta when flying to San Francisco is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting San Francisco is San Francisco Airport. When flying from Atlanta to San Francisco, United Airlines flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Atlanta to San Francisco flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for ATL to SFO flights for October, November
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Atlanta to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Atlanta

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Atlanta to San Francisco flights leaving soon

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One-way flights to San Francisco from Atlanta

The cheapest one-way flights from Atlanta to San Francisco
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Atlanta to San Francisco. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Atlanta to San Francisco instead should update the search form at the top of page.

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Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonSan Francisco

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Sat 11/11

1 stop7h 51m

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Sat 11/11

Nonstop4h 41m

Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonSan Francisco

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 10/24

1 stop19h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 10/28

Nonstop4h 42m

Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 10/24

1 stop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 10/28

Nonstop4h 42m

Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonSan Francisco

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ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/28

1 stop10h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 11/4

Nonstop4h 42m

Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonSan Francisco

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ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/28

1 stop10h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 11/4

Nonstop4h 42m

Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/28

1 stop10h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 10/31

1 stop7h 52m

Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonSan Francisco

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Sat 10/21

1 stop19h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 11/4

Nonstop4h 42m

Atlanta Hartsfield-JacksonSan Francisco

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ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 12/4

1 stop23h 34m

San Francisco

Thu 12/7

1 stop8h 04m

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ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/1

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

1 stop30h 39m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding process was very very slow, one of the flight attendants had a very poor atttitude and seemed to have hearing problems since he asked everything 2 or 3 times. Entertainment was not good and sppoty.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding process was very very slow, one of the flight attendants had a very poor atttitude and seemed to have hearing problems since he asked everything 2 or 3 times. Entertainment was not good and sppoty.

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding process was very very slow, one of the flight attendants had a very poor atttitude and seemed to have hearing problems since he asked everything 2 or 3 times. Entertainment was not good and sppoty.

WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding process was very very slow, one of the flight attendants had a very poor atttitude and seemed to have hearing problems since he asked everything 2 or 3 times. Entertainment was not good and sppoty.

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding process was very very slow, one of the flight attendants had a very poor atttitude and seemed to have hearing problems since he asked everything 2 or 3 times. Entertainment was not good and sppoty.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Atlanta to San Francisco flights.

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 34 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco, all of which are around 5h 04m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco.

Can I find flights from Atlanta to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Atlanta to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $68, but on average you can expect to pay $92.

Are there nonstop flights from Atlanta to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Atlanta to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Atlanta to San Francisco is less than $135.

Are there last-minute flights available from Atlanta to San Francisco for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Atlanta to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Atlanta to San Francisco?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this Atlanta to San Francisco flight route?

How many flights depart from Atlanta to San Francisco on average per day?

Travelers can expect 22 flights from Atlanta to San Francisco on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 32% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 23% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 45% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Atlanta to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Atlanta to San Francisco in 7h 51m. Fly via Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance from Atlanta to San Francisco is about 2146 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco round-trip?

According to our current data, Frontier ($68), offers the cheapest pricing from Atlanta to San Francisco. Users have found that Frontier is 83% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Atlanta to San Francisco?

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 LATAM Airlines (89%), KLM (85%) or Aerolineas Argentinas (84%) 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 $54. While the most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - San Francisco) can be booked for $99 on average our data indicates $965 when flying from Atlanta to San Francisco.

What does ATL to SFO mean?

This is defined as Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) and San Francisco Airport (SFO). Codes like San Francisco Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Alternative routes for Atlanta to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 7 airlines flying from Atlanta to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Atlanta to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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JetBlueCheapest$154Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$215Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$246Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$298Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Atlanta to San Francisco

See what time of day planes typically take off from Atlanta to San Francisco
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
34%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
31%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
34%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Atlanta to San Francisco

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Atlanta to San Francisco
Sunday38daily flights
Monday39daily flights
Tuesday28daily flights
Wednesday29daily flights
Thursday38daily flights
Friday40daily flights
Saturday30daily flights

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