San Diego to Atlanta (SAN–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| 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 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KL, LA, SK, VS | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Atlanta from San Diego
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Atlanta.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).