Atlanta to San Diego (ATL–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, LA, SK | 49 | 321, 753, A21N | 4h04-4h25 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, LA, SK | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→SAN | PDK→SAN | BHM→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 134 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 24m | 3h 41m | 4h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
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 Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATL to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to SAN is about 4 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,888 miles (3,038 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 149 return, totaling 253 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Tulsa and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Birmingham (BHM) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).