Affordable Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Atlanta (ATL): Book Your Journey
Cheapest flight found
$164
Last updated Mar 13, 2026
Prices by Month
Price History
Tracking the May 7, 2026 departure — the cheapest date we found.
Price Behavior: SAN → ATL
Based on 6 months of fare data collected by Trip Manta.
Lowest Fare
$164
Highest Fare
$289
Median Fare
$204
Price Spread
$125
Prices vary significantly — hourly tracking is especially valuable here.
Cheapest month to fly: May 2026 (from $164)
Most expensive month: July 2026 (from $289)
Biggest price drop caught: $69 between consecutive checks
Most frequent cheapest airline: Frontier
What This Means for You
Flights from San Diego to Atlanta range from $164 to $289, a $125 spread across the months we track. If your dates are flexible, May 2026 tends to have the lowest fares. Because prices on this route change significantly, setting up hourly price alerts gives you the best chance of catching a short-lived drop before it corrects. We have caught drops as large as $69 between hourly checks on this route.
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San Diego (SAN)
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Atlanta (ATL)
Airport Information
San Diego (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is uniquely located just minutes from the city's downtown area, offering breathtaking views of the harbor and skyline during takeoff and landing. Despite having only one main runway, it is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the world, known for its efficient Terminal 2 which features local San Diego eateries and art installations that reflect the region's coastal culture.
Atlanta (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) holds the distinction of being one of the world's busiest airports by passenger traffic, serving as the primary global gateway for the Southeastern United States. The facility is a marvel of logistics, featuring two massive terminals and seven parallel concourses connected by an automated people mover system, ensuring that millions of passengers can transition smoothly between domestic and international flights every single year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from San Diego to Atlanta?
The average non-stop flight duration is approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of about 1,900 miles.
Which airlines offer non-stop flights on this route?
Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are the primary carriers offering direct, non-stop service between SAN and ATL.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Atlanta?
Atlanta is in the Eastern Time Zone, which is 3 hours ahead of San Diego's Pacific Time Zone.
Is it cheaper to fly into Atlanta mid-week?
Yes, statistics generally show that flying on Tuesday or Wednesday can save you up to 20% compared to weekend travel.
How do I get from the Atlanta airport to downtown?
The MARTA gold and red train lines provide a direct, affordable connection from the airport terminal to downtown and midtown Atlanta in about 20 minutes.
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