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

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1,888 mi airlines 104/wk
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Flight Schedule 38 flights Verified 10h ago
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AF2177
AF Air France
321
6:15 AM
PDT T2
1:33 PM
EDT
4h 18m
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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
M T W T F S S
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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
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DL725
DL Delta
757
12:32 PM
PDT T2
7:45 PM
EDT
4h 13m
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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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DL8771
DL Delta
757
9:40 AM
EDT TS
11:30 AM
PDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL725
DL Delta
757
10:17 AM
EDT TS
11:40 AM
PDT
4h 23m
M T W T F S S
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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
M T W T F S S
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DL843
DL Delta
321
2:54 PM
EDT TS
4:10 PM
PDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AS474
AS Alaska
739
4:56 PM
EDT TN
7:01 PM
PDT
5h 5m
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DL712
DL Delta
32Q
4:59 PM
EDT TS
6:51 PM
PDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AF2150
AF Air France
32Q
4:59 PM
EDT TS
6:51 PM
PDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AF2641
AF Air France
321
4:59 PM
EDT TS
6:51 PM
PDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AF2091
AF Air France
32Q
4:59 PM
EDT TS
6:51 PM
PDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AM3699
AM Aeromexi
321
4:59 PM
EDT TS
6:51 PM
PDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AM3200
AM Aeromexi
752
6:45 PM
EDT TS
8:37 PM
PDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
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DL731
DL Delta
757
7:35 PM
EDT TS
8:51 PM
PDT
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AM4291
AM Aeromexi
321
8:53 PM
EDT TS
10:48 PM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AF2302
AF Air France
321
8:53 PM
EDT TS
10:48 PM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AF2209
AF Air France
321
8:53 PM
EDT TS
10:48 PM
PDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL896
DL Delta
321
10:27 PM
EDT TS
11:41 PM
PDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Atlanta
4 carriers, 104 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 104 Flights/wk 1,888 mi 4h 2m nonstop +3h ahead 82 1-stop hubs

SAN–ATL 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 2m. Beyond nonstop, 82 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 50 321, 32Q, 757 4h04-4h17 92% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 39 321, 32Q, 757 4h02-4h17 92% SkyTeam
AF Air France 15 321 4h04-4h18 92% SkyTeam
AS Alaska Airlines 3 92% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AF, AM, DL
32Q Airbus A321neo – AM, DL
757 Boeing 757 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (104 flights/wk, 97%)
Oneworld: AS (3 flights/wk, 3%)
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
16
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
15
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
20
Nonstop flights
104
Outbound / wk
100
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
82
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,497
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
SAN → ATL
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
14%
Return
ATL → SAN
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric SAN→ATL SNA→ATL PSP→ATL
Distance from SAN 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3 1
Weekly flights 104 76 7
Flight time 4h 2m 3h 58m 3h 56m
Departure OTP 92%
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 2m to 4h 18m.
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 2m to 4h 18m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights104 out / 100 return
1-stop connections82 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 2m to 4h 18m. The route covers 1,888 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 104 nonstop flights per week from SAN to ATL. The return direction has about 100 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DWH, TRM, PSP, XNA, RIL, EGE, CHS, HDN, RDU, FAT, TMB, OPF, OAK, PBI, OKC, JAC, ABE, TEB, SJD, TUL, ANC, BOI, GEG, SJC, PTY, SAT, RNO, SFO, ELP, DFW, CLT, BNA, LAS, MCO, OGG, HOU, SMF, PHX, DEN, MDW, YYC, IND, ABQ, LAX, MCI, MSP, SLC, DAL, JFK, DTW, OMA, ORD, MIA, AUS, MSY, SEA, IAD, TPA, TUS, BOS, YVR, BWI, STL, PHL, DCA, COS, ZRH, PDX, MKE, EWR, HND, FLL, IAH, YYZ, LHR, CMH, PIT, AMS, PVR, BZN, 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 SNA, PSP and LGB. 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 Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 104 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 2 minutes to 4 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,888 miles (3,038 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 204 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

82 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DWH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Long Beach (LGB).