Cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta from C$ 165

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ATL
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in April or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 256

One-way from

C$ 165

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 442
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 30/9-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Atlanta
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 42m total
  • San Francisco to Atlanta
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 11 September 2025.

Tue 30/95:25 p.m.SFO - ATL
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Tue 7/108:35 a.m.ATL - SFO
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9C$ 256
Wed 12/1110:35 a.m.SFO - ATL
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Tue 18/1112:10 p.m.ATL - SFO
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9C$ 263
Wed 15/1010:35 p.m.SFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/107:25 a.m.ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 273
Sat 4/106:00 a.m.SFO - ATL
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
Tue 7/108:35 a.m.ATL - SFO
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9C$ 274
Sat 4/108:50 a.m.SFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/107:25 a.m.ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 301
Sat 11/108:50 a.m.SFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/107:25 a.m.ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 302
Sat 11/108:50 a.m.SFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/107:17 a.m.ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 303
Wed 15/102:05 p.m.SFO - ATL
2 stops13h 00mSouthwest
Tue 28/1012:35 p.m.ATL - SFO
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9C$ 313
Fri 28/115:00 a.m.SFO - ATL
1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/127:16 a.m.ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 316
Wed 1/1010:35 p.m.SFO - ATL
Nonstop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/107:25 a.m.ATL - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 319
Mon 6/106:20 a.m.SFO - ATL
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Tue 7/108:35 a.m.ATL - SFO
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9C$ 321

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San Francisco

Fly to

Atlanta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Thu 2/10

12:43 a.m.-10:36 a.m.

1 stop6h 53m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 1/11

5:41 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

C$ 352

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

12:43 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop7h 02m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 14/10

7:15 p.m.-11:57 p.m.

1 stop7h 42m

C$ 356

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Fri 3/10

12:43 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop7h 02m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/10

12:01 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop7h 29m

C$ 356

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Fri 24/10

9:50 p.m.-5:22 a.m.

Nonstop4h 32m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 29/10

9:59 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

Nonstop5h 06m

C$ 371

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

8:53 a.m.-4:35 p.m.

Nonstop4h 42m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 31/10

7:45 p.m.-1:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 378

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

7:12 a.m.-5:48 p.m.

1 stop7h 36m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 26/10

7:17 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Nonstop5h 28m

C$ 380

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Sat 14/2

7:40 p.m.-7:18 a.m.

1 stop8h 38m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 21/2

6:20 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 20m

C$ 391

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

12:43 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop7h 02m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/10

11:15 a.m.-3:12 p.m.

1 stop6h 57m

C$ 391

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

7:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 9/3

5:20 p.m.-11:43 p.m.

1 stop9h 23m

C$ 405

San FranciscoAtlanta

SFO - ATL

SFOATL

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

7:00 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 9/3

6:20 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 20m

C$ 409

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta (average of C$ 278). Flying from San Francisco to Atlanta in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 423). 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 11 September 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Atlanta, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 66% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

    For as low as C$ 331, United Airlines can have you in Atlanta from San Francisco in 4h 44m. There are 3433 km between San Francisco and Atlanta. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 173. Alaska Airlines flights start at C$ 191 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 197 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Atlanta on time: KLM (88%), LATAM Airlines (86%), Aeromexico (85%).

  • 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 vacation 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta (average of C$ 278). Flying from San Francisco to Atlanta in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 423). 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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