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Cheap flights from Atlanta to San Francisco from £81

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — SFO
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 12 December 2025.

Thu 25/1208:25ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/122:50SFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£246
Wed 17/1216:15ATL - SFO
1 stop9h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/112:56SFO - ATL
1 stop8h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12£260
Wed 24/1209:25ATL - SFO
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/122:35SFO - ATL
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£261
Fri 26/1208:25ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1200:30SFO - ATL
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£267
Wed 17/1221:59ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 21mDelta
Tue 13/106:00SFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/12£267
Wed 24/1219:21ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1222:50SFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£276
Tue 23/1221:35ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 22mDelta
Tue 6/106:00SFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/12£279
Wed 17/1216:15ATL - SFO
1 stop9h 33mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/108:20SFO - ATL
1 stop7h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/12£290
Thu 25/1221:35ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 22mDelta
Wed 31/1206:00SFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/12£291

Find 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£155

One-way from

£81

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£272
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/1-24/1
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 18m total
  • Atlanta to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 00m total
  • Atlanta to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Atlanta to San Francisco 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 12 December 2025.
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AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 24/1

21:00-23:25

Nonstop5h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

06:00-13:34

Nonstop4h 34m

£162

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 28/1

21:00-23:25

Nonstop5h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

06:00-13:34

Nonstop4h 34m

£162

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 7/2

07:00-09:36

Nonstop5h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

21:30-05:08

Nonstop4h 38m

£182

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 7/1

13:35-21:15

2 stops10h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 15/1

21:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

£189

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/1

11:55-19:10

1 stop10h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

17:55-06:05

1 stop9h 10m

£204

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 18/1

08:10-10:36

Nonstop5h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

06:00-13:34

Nonstop4h 34m

£208

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 23/2

16:56-23:59

1 stop10h 03m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

11:30-14:54

1 stop24h 24m

£216

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 17/4

06:30-08:59

Nonstop5h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

21:30-05:32

Nonstop5h 02m

£216

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 25/5

21:55-00:15

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

21:30-05:12

Nonstop4h 42m

£216

AtlantaSan Francisco

ATL - SFO

ATLSFO

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 9/4

20:10-22:36

Nonstop5h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

06:00-13:47

Nonstop4h 47m

£216

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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco

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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 return flight from Atlanta to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Atlanta to San Francisco is 50 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 Atlanta to San Francisco?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco (average of £74). Flying from Atlanta to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £122). 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 12 December 2025.

When flying from Atlanta to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Related info for your journey

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

    The Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 5 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 Atlanta to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Atlanta to San Francisco in about 5h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 15m. The distance between Atlanta and San Francisco is about 2133 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Atlanta to San Francisco are Asiana Airlines (86%), United Airlines (84%) and Virgin Australia (83%).

  • 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 holiday 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to San Francisco (average of £74). Flying from Atlanta to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £122). 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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