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$120+ Cheap flights from Atlanta to San Francisco (ATL - SFO)

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ATL — SFO
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Atlanta to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$211
(Priceline)

One-way from

$120
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$317

Good round-trip deal

$283 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 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 July 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 July 1, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 7/86:39 pmATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 08mFrontier
Wed 7/97:00 amSFO - ATL
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/29$211
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/233:25 pmATL - SFO
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Sat 8/305:00 amSFO - ATL
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$219
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/26:24 pmATL - SFO
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/412:55 amSFO - ATL
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$239
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.
Tue 7/293:47 pmATL - SFO
1 stop8h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/56:00 amSFO - ATL
1 stop9h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$244

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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

Tue 7/15

6:39 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

7:00 am-8:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$211

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/23

3:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$219

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/2

6:24 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

5:45 am-5:33 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$239

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/29

3:47 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

7:20 am-6:31 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$244

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/30

7:35 am-7:50 pm

2 stops15h 15m

$120

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/15

10:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$121

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/13

6:11 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$124

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/13

6:11 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$128

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 8/5

7:37 am-9:43 am

Nonstop5h 06m

$129

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 8/17

8:44 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$139

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The best insider tips for Atlanta to San Francisco flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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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Cheapflights Insights

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 27, 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 $360). 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 July 1, 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 29, 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 July 1, 2025.

The most flights from ATL to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 July 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Atlanta to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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 22 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco, all of which are around 4h 52m 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 ($211), Southwest ($219), and American Airlines ($239) offers the cheapest pricing from Atlanta to San Francisco. Users have found that Frontier is 34% 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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $120. Frontier flights start at $121 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $124 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 Korean Air (89%), Air China (83%) or China Eastern (82%) 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 $119. While the most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - San Francisco) can be booked for $130 on average our data indicates $964 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 Dallas?

    Most Dallas visitors opt to spend their time experiencing American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower. Travelers on a layover in Dallas can visit American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower, by traveling 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi, respectively after landing at Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers in need of a car in Dallas can rent one for about $53 per day.

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

    If you're on a layover in Denver and looking for things to do, consider visiting Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, or Larimer Square. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and Larimer Square can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.9 mi respectively from Denver Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Denver can rent a car from Denver Intl for about $62 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 $360). 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$111Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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