San Francisco to Atlanta (SFO–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–ATL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 2,134 miles in approximately 3h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 165 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, VS | 68 | 32Q, 739, 752, 757, 75W, 763, 76W | 3h48-4h55 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, VS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: VA | 15 | 7M8, B39M | 4h24-5h03 | Star Alliance | VA | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 4h38 | – | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 1 | 77L | 4h29 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Atlanta from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→ATL | OAK→ATL | SJC→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 223 | – | 51 |
| Flight time | 3h 48m | 4h 18m | 4h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Atlanta.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
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.
SFO–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to ATL
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 223 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to ATL ranges from 3 hours 48 minutes to 5 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,134 miles (3,435 km). There are approximately 223 weekly flights outbound and 196 return, totaling 419 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
165 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).