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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta from £86

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ATL
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in April or September, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Atlanta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Atlanta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 February 2026.

Wed 8/406:00
SFO
-
ATL
2 stops14h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/410:30
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2£138
Wed 11/319:32
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop8h 31m
Frontier
Sat 14/316:25
ATL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 22/2£148
Fri 10/421:00
SFO
-
ATL
2 stops21h 46m
Frontier
Fri 17/410:12
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 24/2£178
Sun 5/421:24
SFO
-
ATL
Nonstop5h 02m
United Airlines
Sun 19/406:35
ATL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2£191
Thu 9/412:15
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Wed 15/416:20
ATL
-
SFO
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 23/2£197
Fri 10/400:45
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Sun 19/406:35
ATL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2£203
Tue 14/408:55
SFO
-
ATL
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Wed 22/416:20
ATL
-
SFO
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 23/2£204
Sat 9/520:21
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop16h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 12/518:11
ATL
-
SFO
2 stops17h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 25/2£205

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Atlanta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL). 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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£138

One-way from

£86

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£290

Good one-way deal

£77 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 8/4-15/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 24m total
  • San Francisco to Atlanta
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Atlanta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Atlanta that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 February 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

10:30-23:00

2 stops9h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 20/4

14:10-00:10

2 stops13h 00m

£220

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Thu 23/7

06:15-18:30

1 stop9h 15m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 29/7

06:30-08:35

Nonstop5h 05m

£221

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

00:45-10:39

1 stop6h 54m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 27/5

06:30-08:35

Nonstop5h 05m

£239

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

17:50-06:05

2 stops9h 15m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 21/4

16:20-22:10

2 stops8h 50m

£250

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

08:25-23:10

1 stop11h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 23/6

19:35-07:45

2 stops15h 10m

£258

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

10:30-23:00

2 stops9h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 8/5

09:40-22:10

2 stops15h 30m

£258

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

10:30-23:00

2 stops9h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 15/4

16:20-22:05

2 stops8h 45m

£271

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

11:10-22:40

2 stops8h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 17/4

09:40-22:10

2 stops15h 30m

£271

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

11:35-00:35

1 stop10h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 23/3

20:00-00:10

1 stop7h 10m

£273

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Fri 22/5

23:59-07:40

Nonstop4h 41m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 24/5

20:30-22:38

Nonstop5h 08m

£276

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Atlanta

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Atlanta is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta (average of £78). Flying from San Francisco to Atlanta in December is currently the most expensive (average of £139). 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 SFO to ATL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Atlanta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Atlanta as you normally would.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Atlanta. 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 Atlanta. Reviews last updated 26 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier from San Francisco to Atlanta have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,040 reviews
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Comfort

5.5

Entertainment

4.3

Boarding

6.0

Crew

6.6

Food

4.6

Overall

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATL - MDW

Flight was canceled. Late notification and limited help with booking another flight.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,040 reviews
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,040 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

5.5

Entertainment

4.3

Boarding

6.0

Crew

6.6

Food

4.6

Overall

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATL - MDW

Flight was canceled. Late notification and limited help with booking another flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Atlanta. 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 San Francisco to Atlanta?

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Atlanta from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) should be relatively easy as there are 30 daily flights to Atlanta from 1 airline. 4h 45m is how long a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    The San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson flight path was viewed by 27 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?

    For as low as £239, United Airlines can have you in Atlanta from San Francisco in 6h 54m. San Francisco and Atlanta are separated by a distance of 2133 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Atlanta is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £249 on this airline. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta for 7% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Consider Air France (94%), KLM (92%) or United Airlines (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Atlanta.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta is generally £217, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £50. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay £137 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta (average of £78). Flying from San Francisco to Atlanta in December is currently the most expensive (average of £139). 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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FrontierCheapest£249Average£263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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