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

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1,888 mi airlines 103/wk
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Flight Schedule 45 flights Verified 1d ago
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✈ Nonstop
WN3113
WN Southwest
6:17 AM
EDT
8:02 AM
PDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL725+6
DL Delta
752
8:10 AM
EDT TS
9:49 AM
PDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL924
DL Delta
753
9:40 AM
EDT TS
11:16 AM
PDT
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DL894+3
DL Delta
752
11:25 AM
EDT TS
1:00 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4579cs
AM Aeromexi
321
2:40 PM
EDT TS
4:31 PM
PDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AF2150cs
AF Air France
321
2:55 PM
EDT TS
4:30 PM
PDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
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DL843+1
DL Delta
321
2:59 PM
EDT TS
4:38 PM
PDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AF2076
AF Air France
321
5:45 PM
EDT TS
7:23 PM
PDT
4h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AM3200cs
AM Aeromexi
321
6:00 PM
EDT TS
7:40 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL712+4
DL Delta
321
6:40 PM
EDT TS
8:08 PM
PDT
4h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AF2641cs
AF Air France
333
7:14 PM
EDT TS
8:50 PM
PDT
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AM3699cs
AM Aeromexi
333
7:14 PM
EDT TS
8:50 PM
PDT
4h 36m
M T W T F S S
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DL731+5
DL Delta
757
7:42 PM
EDT TS
9:20 PM
PDT
4h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK3746cs
SK S
321
9:15 PM
EDT TS
11:09 PM
PDT
4h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AM4291cs
AM Aeromexi
321
9:45 PM
EDT TS
11:25 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AF2209cs
AF Air France
321
9:45 PM
EDT TS
11:25 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL896+5
DL Delta
321
9:45 PM
EDT TS
11:25 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AF2302cs
AF Air France
321
9:50 PM
EDT TS
11:27 PM
PDT
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
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LA8436cs
LA LATAM Chile
321
6:15 AM
PDT T2
1:25 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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VS5294cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
321
6:15 AM
PDT T2
1:25 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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LA6578cs
LA LATAM Chile
321
6:15 AM
PDT T2
1:33 PM
EDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AF2177cs
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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AM4597cs
AM Aeromexi
321
6:15 AM
PDT T2
1:33 PM
EDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
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DL729+9
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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DL1179+6
DL Delta
321
8:00 AM
PDT T2
3:19 PM
EDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AF7910cs
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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AM4119cs
AM Aeromexi
321
8:00 AM
PDT T2
3:19 PM
EDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
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SK3905cs
SK S
321
8:00 AM
PDT T2
3:10 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3206cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
321
8:00 AM
PDT T2
3:10 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL725+6
DL Delta
752
11:02 AM
PDT T2
6:18 PM
EDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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SK3276cs
SK S
757
11:02 AM
PDT T2
6:07 PM
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4733cs
AM Aeromexi
752
11:02 AM
PDT T2
6:18 PM
EDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA8938
LA LATAM Chile
757
11:02 AM
PDT T2
6:18 PM
EDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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KL5475
KL KLM
333
11:13 AM
PDT T2
6:21 PM
EDT
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL924
DL Delta
753
12:41 PM
PDT T2
8:07 PM
EDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA6130
LA LATAM Chile
757
2:10 PM
PDT T2
9:32 PM
EDT
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
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DL894+3
DL Delta
752
2:10 PM
PDT T2
9:32 PM
EDT
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
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LA6703
LA LATAM Chile
32Q
2:18 PM
PDT T2
9:38 PM
EDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3151cs
AM Aeromexi
321
9:45 PM
PDT T2
5:02 AM+1
EDT
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL932+1
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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AM4020
AM Aeromexi
321
10:25 PM
PDT T2
5:44 AM+1
EDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AM4444cs
AM Aeromexi
321
10:25 PM
PDT T2
5:44 AM+1
EDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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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DL819+2
DL Delta
757
10:30 PM
PDT T2
5:45 AM+1
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA6386
LA LATAM Chile
757
10:30 PM
PDT T2
5:45 AM+1
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Atlanta to San Diego
3 carriers, 103 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 103 Flights/wk 1,888 mi 4h 35m nonstop -3h behind 112 1-stop hubs

ATL–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,888 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 112 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 Also: AF, AM, SK 48 321, 752, 753, 757 4h28-4h40 81% SkyTeam AF, AM, SK
AS Alaska Airlines 1 81% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 1 4h45 81%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AF, AM, DL, SK
333 Airbus A330-300 – AF, AM
752 Boeing 757-200 – DL
753 Boeing 757-300 – DL
757 Boeing 757 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (48 flights/wk, 96%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 2%)
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 2%)
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
16
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
103
Outbound / wk
161
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
112
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,744
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.

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 3 1
Weekly flights 103
Flight time 4h 35m 4h 48m
Departure OTP 81%
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 35m to 4h 54m.
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 35m to 4h 54m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights103 out / 161 return
1-stop connections112 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 35m to 4h 54m. The route covers 1,888 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 103 nonstop flights per week from ATL to SAN. The return direction has about 161 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SLN, GYR, OKC, DWH, AVL, MKC, SCF, GSP, PSP, BUR, SDF, DAY, ORL, TVC, ICT, STP, APC, SSI, SBN, BHM, PWK, CHS, FXE, SUA, SRQ, EGE, BFI, JAC, OAK, HDN, PAE, APF, GJT, RIC, OPF, SNA, TEB, BDL, PVR, PBI, HPN, GCM, BED, BZN, PTY, RDU, SAT, IAH, OGG, MSP, DFW, HOU, ORD, DEN, RNO, AUS, IAD, ABQ, ELP, DAL, BNA, LAS, PHX, MDW, LAX, MCO, DUB, BOI, JAX, MIA, CLT, SLC, BWI, DCA, STL, SFO, CDG, SJC, PDX, FLL, JFK, YVR, SMF, DTW, ORF, PHL, IND, PIT, MSY, CMH, AMS, TPA, SEA, BOS, COS, EWR, TUS, MCI, YUL, MKE, YYZ, LHR, MUC, TUL, GEG, YYC, OMA, SJD, KIX, ANC, HND and HNL. 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 Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 103 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 35 minutes to 4 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,888 miles (3,038 km). There are approximately 103 weekly flights outbound and 161 return, totaling 264 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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