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

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1,888 mi airlines 161/wk
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Flight Schedule 45 flights Verified 1h ago
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✈ Nonstop
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
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VS3206cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
321
8:00 AM
PDT T2
3:10 PM
EDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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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
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AM4733cs
AM Aeromexi
752
11:02 AM
PDT T2
6:18 PM
EDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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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
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DL924
DL Delta
753
12:41 PM
PDT T2
8:07 PM
EDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
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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
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AM3151cs
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+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
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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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DL819+2
DL Delta
757
10:30 PM
PDT T2
5:45 AM+1
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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LA6386
LA LATAM Chile
757
10:30 PM
PDT T2
5:45 AM+1
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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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
Prices
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
Prices
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
Prices
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
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SK3746cs
SK S
321
9:15 PM
EDT TS
11:09 PM
PDT
4h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4291cs
AM Aeromexi
321
9:45 PM
EDT TS
11:25 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2209cs
AF Air France
321
9:45 PM
EDT TS
11:25 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL896+5
DL Delta
321
9:45 PM
EDT TS
11:25 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2302cs
AF Air France
321
9:50 PM
EDT TS
11:27 PM
PDT
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to Atlanta
2 carriers, 161 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 161 Flights/wk 1,888 mi 4h 4m nonstop +3h ahead 113 1-stop hubs

SAN–ATL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,888 miles in approximately 4h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KL, LA, SK, VS 48 321, 752, 753, 757 4h04-4h26 100% SkyTeam AF, AM, KL, LA, SK, VS
AS Alaska Airlines 0 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AF, AM, DL, LA, SK, VS
32Q Airbus A321neo – LA
333 Airbus A330-300 – KL
752 Boeing 757-200 – AM, DL
753 Boeing 757-300 – DL
757 Boeing 757 – AM, DL, LA, SK
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (48 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to ATL direction.
Mon
25
flights
Tue
23
flights
Wed
24
flights
Thu
24
flights
Fri
22
flights
Sat
20
flights
Sun
23
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
27
Nonstop flights
161
Outbound / wk
103
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
113
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,615
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 Atlanta from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric SAN→ATL CLD→ATL SNA→ATL
Distance from SAN 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 7
Weekly flights 161 1 95
Flight time 4h 4m 3h 27m 3h 58m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,888 mi / 3,038 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 4m to 4h 26m.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

SAN–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance1,888 mi / 3,038 km
Flight time4h 4m to 4h 26m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights161 out / 103 return
1-stop connections113 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 4h 4m to 4h 26m. The route covers 1,888 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 161 nonstop flights per week from SAN to ATL. The return direction has about 103 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TRM, DWH, VNY, SGR, SCF, PSP, SSI, AVL, XNA, RIL, PDK, CAE, PWK, EGE, LFT, ORL, CHS, ICT, SDF, HDN, OKC, USA, FAT, SAV, APF, RIC, JAC, OAK, OPF, TMB, SUA, TEB, PBI, GCM, BFI, GRR, HPN, TVC, ABE, NAS, BED, BOI, SJD, BDL, SJO, ANU, ANC, YYC, OGG, SJC, PTY, MCO, ABQ, RNO, CLT, SAT, BNA, OMA, MDW, LAS, SFO, ELP, LAX, HOU, BOS, PHX, MIA, BWI, IND, DEN, DTW, AUS, MSY, DFW, SLC, TUS, JFK, IAD, IAH, SMF, PHL, MSP, DAL, FLL, ZRH, ORD, STL, ORF, SEA, TUL, TPA, PDX, CDG, YYZ, JAX, DCA, EWR, RDU, PIT, MCI, MKE, COS, HND, YUL, AMS, CMH, LHR, YVR, BZN, PVR, GEG, HNL and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from ATL to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 SAN to ATL

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 161 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to ATL ranges from 4 hours 4 minutes to 4 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,888 miles (3,038 km). There are approximately 161 weekly flights outbound and 103 return, totaling 264 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TRM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).