Atlanta to San Diego (ATL–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, SK | 48 | 321, 752, 753, 757 | 4h28-4h40 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, SK | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | 4h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Diego from Atlanta
| 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% | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).