How often are flights from Atlanta to San Francisco delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Atlanta and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Atlanta to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Atlanta to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this Atlanta to San Francisco flight route?

The Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 1 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?

For as low as C$ 587, Southwest can have you in San Francisco from Atlanta in 5h 19m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3433 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 Air China (100%), Korean Air (93%) and Virgin Australia (85%).

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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Atlanta to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 C$ 405). Flying from Atlanta to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 639). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 72% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Atlanta to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Atlanta to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 468 and C$ 772 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 391 on Southwest (19 Nov-26 Nov).

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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 1 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?
For as low as C$ 587, Southwest can have you in San Francisco from Atlanta in 5h 19m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3433 km. 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 Air China (100%), Korean Air (93%) and Virgin Australia (85%).
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 C$ 405). Flying from Atlanta to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 639). 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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The price you pay for your flight from Atlanta to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATL to SFO?

It’s optimal to fly from Atlanta to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 72% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Atlanta to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Atlanta to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 468 and C$ 772 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 391 on Southwest (19 Nov-26 Nov).

How often are flights from Atlanta to San Francisco delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Atlanta and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Atlanta to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Atlanta to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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Atlanta to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 468 and C$ 772 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 391 on Southwest (19 Nov-26 Nov).