Cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta from £118

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ATL
29 May — 5 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in September or July, booked 59 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 29 April 2026.

Tue 9/620:21
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop23h 40m
Frontier
Tue 16/620:55
ATL
-
SFO
2 stops38h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 25/4£200
Tue 23/620:51
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop10h 01m
Frontier
Thu 25/605:05
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 29/4£214
Sat 16/523:59
SFO
-
ATL
Nonstop4h 41m
Delta
Tue 19/520:40
ATL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 08m
Delta
Deal found 25/4£221
Tue 15/913:25
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 22/918:35
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 28/4£236
Tue 11/809:35
SFO
-
ATL
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Tue 25/807:00
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 28/4£240
Thu 5/1107:00
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop20h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/1116:23
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 28/4£243
Tue 26/522:40
SFO
-
ATL
1 stop11h 35m
Southwest
Tue 2/617:40
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 28/4£245
Wed 20/522:45
SFO
-
ATL
Nonstop5h 02m
United Airlines
Sun 24/505:30
ATL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/4£247
Tue 9/610:30
SFO
-
ATL
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Tue 16/606:20
ATL
-
SFO
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 25/4£249

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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 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£200

One-way from

£118

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£278

Good one-way deal

£243 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 9/6-16/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 36m total
  • San Francisco to Atlanta
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Atlanta
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£24 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

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Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

10:30-23:55

2 stops10h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 16/6

06:20-14:15

2 stops10h 55m

£249

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

22:55-06:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/6

20:40-22:48

Nonstop5h 08m

£258

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Thu 23/7

21:20-05:20

Nonstop5h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 26/7

06:30-08:35

Nonstop5h 05m

£258

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

06:00-13:47

Nonstop4h 47m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/9

20:30-22:39

Nonstop5h 09m

£258

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

23:45-07:29

Nonstop4h 44m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 28/9

21:55-00:02

Nonstop5h 07m

£258

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

06:00-13:47

Nonstop4h 47m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 18/8

20:30-22:39

Nonstop5h 09m

£258
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Mon 13/7

21:56-05:37

Nonstop4h 41m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 22/7

08:25-10:20

Nonstop4h 55m

£258

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

06:20-16:20

1 stop7h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 13/10

06:50-13:50

2 stops10h 00m

£277

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

23:59-07:42

Nonstop4h 43m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/7

22:40-00:45

Nonstop5h 05m

£277

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

11:00-00:05

2 stops10h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 16/6

15:50-22:30

2 stops9h 40m

£280

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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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Atlanta is 58 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 £239). Flying from San Francisco to Atlanta in November is currently the most expensive (average of £343). 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 29 April 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 29 April 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.

Crew

6.6

Entertainment

4.3

Food

4.5

Boarding

5.9

Overall

5.7

Comfort

5.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Prodipto,Mar 2026

PHL - BNA

Delay at the beginning in Philly and then huge delay just sitting on the tarmac after landing, for one hour in Nashville

Crew

6.6

Entertainment

4.3

Food

4.5

Boarding

5.9

Overall

5.7

Comfort

5.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Prodipto,Mar 2026

PHL - BNA

Delay at the beginning in Philly and then huge delay just sitting on the tarmac after landing, for one hour in Nashville

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 26 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?

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

    For as low as £258, Southwest can have you in Atlanta from San Francisco in 4h 40m. 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 £250 on this airline. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta for 11% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Consider WestJet (100%), Air China (100%) or Korean Air (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 £291, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £153. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay £344 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 £239). Flying from San Francisco to Atlanta in November is currently the most expensive (average of £343). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest£250Average£264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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