Atlanta to San Diego (ATL–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,888 mi airlines 100/wk
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Flight Schedule 38 flights Verified 9h ago
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DL8771
DL Delta
757
9:40 AM
EDT TS
11:30 AM
PDT
4h 50m
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DL725
DL Delta
757
10:17 AM
EDT TS
11:40 AM
PDT
4h 23m
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DL894
DL Delta
A21N
12:41 PM
EDT TS
2:07 PM
PDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
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DL8773
DL Delta
757
12:55 PM
EDT TS
2:45 PM
PDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AM4579
AM Aeromexi
321
2:40 PM
EDT TS
4:31 PM
PDT
4h 51m
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DL843
DL Delta
321
2:54 PM
EDT TS
4:10 PM
PDT
4h 16m
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AS474
AS Alaska
739
4:56 PM
EDT TN
7:01 PM
PDT
5h 5m
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AF2091
AF Air France
32Q
4:59 PM
EDT TS
6:51 PM
PDT
4h 52m
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AM3699
AM Aeromexi
321
4:59 PM
EDT TS
6:51 PM
PDT
4h 52m
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AF2641
AF Air France
321
4:59 PM
EDT TS
6:51 PM
PDT
4h 52m
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AF2150
AF Air France
32Q
4:59 PM
EDT TS
6:51 PM
PDT
4h 52m
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DL712
DL Delta
32Q
4:59 PM
EDT TS
6:51 PM
PDT
4h 52m
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AM3200
AM Aeromexi
752
6:45 PM
EDT TS
8:37 PM
PDT
4h 52m
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DL731
DL Delta
757
7:35 PM
EDT TS
8:51 PM
PDT
4h 16m
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AF2209
AF Air France
321
8:53 PM
EDT TS
10:48 PM
PDT
4h 55m
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AF2302
AF Air France
321
8:53 PM
EDT TS
10:48 PM
PDT
4h 55m
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AM4291
AM Aeromexi
321
8:53 PM
EDT TS
10:48 PM
PDT
4h 55m
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DL896
DL Delta
321
9:15 PM
EDT TS
11:09 PM
PDT
4h 54m
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AF2177
AF Air France
321
6:15 AM
PDT T2
1:33 PM
EDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AF2260
AF Air France
321
6:15 AM
PDT T2
1:25 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AF2147
AF Air France
321
6:15 AM
PDT T2
1:25 PM
EDT
4h 10m
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AM4597
AM Aeromexi
321
6:30 AM
PDT T2
1:34 PM
EDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AF2151
AF Air France
321
6:30 AM
PDT T2
1:34 PM
EDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
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DL729
DL Delta
321
6:30 AM
PDT T2
1:34 PM
EDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AF2103
AF Air France
321
6:30 AM
PDT T2
1:34 PM
EDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
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DL8801
DL Delta
321
7:00 AM
PDT T2
2:12 PM
EDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AM4119
AM Aeromexi
321
8:00 AM
PDT T2
3:07 PM
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AF7910
AF Air France
321
8:00 AM
PDT T2
3:07 PM
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
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DL1179
DL Delta
321
11:38 AM
PDT T2
6:53 PM
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL725
DL Delta
757
12:32 PM
PDT T2
7:45 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL894
DL Delta
32Q
3:07 PM
PDT T2
10:19 PM
EDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AM3151
AM Aeromexi
321
9:45 PM
PDT T2
5:02 AM+1
EDT
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
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DL932
DL Delta
321
9:45 PM
PDT T2
5:02 AM+1
EDT
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AM3105
AM Aeromexi
32Q
9:55 PM
PDT T2
5:00 AM+1
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL819
DL Delta
757
10:20 PM
PDT T2
5:25 AM+1
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL731
DL Delta
321
10:30 PM
PDT T2
5:37 AM+1
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AM4205
AM Aeromexi
757
10:30 PM
PDT T2
5:32 AM+1
EDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AM4156
AM Aeromexi
757
10:30 PM
PDT T2
5:45 AM+1
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Atlanta to San Diego
4 carriers, 100 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 100 Flights/wk 1,888 mi 4h 16m nonstop -3h behind 80 1-stop hubs

ATL–SAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,888 miles in approximately 4h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 43 321, 32Q, 757, A21N 4h16-4h54 38% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 28 321, 752 4h51-4h55 38% SkyTeam
AF Air France 22 321, 32Q 4h52-4h55 38% SkyTeam
AS Alaska Airlines 7 739 5h05 38% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AF, AM, DL
32Q Airbus A321neo – AF, DL
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
752 Boeing 757-200 – AM
757 Boeing 757 – DL
A21NDL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (93 flights/wk, 93%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to SAN direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
17
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
100
Outbound / wk
104
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,487
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → SAN
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Arriving
88%
Return
SAN → ATL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric ATL→SAN BHM→SAN
Distance from ATL 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 100 1
Flight time 4h 16m 4h 48m
Departure OTP 38%
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,888 mi / 3,038 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 16m to 5h 5m.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,888 mi / 3,038 km
Flight time4h 16m to 5h 5m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights100 out / 104 return
1-stop connections80 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 16m to 5h 5m. The route covers 1,888 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 100 nonstop flights per week from ATL to SAN. The return direction has about 104 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICT, SLN, PSP, DWH, SDF, MKC, GSP, SNA, DAY, BHM, APF, HDN, GJT, PBI, OAK, RDU, BFI, TEB, PVR, SJD, EGE, IAH, ELP, SAT, TUS, ABQ, DAL, AUS, LAS, ORD, DFW, PHX, RNO, MIA, HOU, DEN, SLC, MDW, DUB, BOI, BNA, MSP, STL, LAX, SFO, DTW, GEG, SJC, CLT, FLL, BWI, SMF, PHL, DCA, TPA, OGG, IAD, MCO, MCI, CMH, SEA, IND, LHR, PDX, EWR, YYZ, MSY, BOS, COS, OMA, YVR, MUC, JFK, MKE, YYC, PTY, JAC, HNL, BZN and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from SAN to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATL to SAN

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ATL to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to SAN ranges from 4 hours 16 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,888 miles (3,038 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 204 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham (BHM).