San Jose to Atlanta (SJC–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,111 mi airlines 19/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AF2955
AF Air France
739
1:25 PM
PDT TA
8:59 PM
EDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL809
DL Delta
739
1:25 PM
PDT TA
8:59 PM
EDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL654
DL Delta
739
10:56 PM
PDT TA
6:20 AM+1
EDT
4h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL809
DL Delta
739
9:50 AM
EDT TS
12:08 PM
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2232
AF Air France
739
6:59 PM
EDT TS
9:18 PM
PDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3301
AM Aeromexi
739
6:59 PM
EDT TS
9:18 PM
PDT
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2117
AF Air France
739
7:05 PM
EDT TS
9:32 PM
PDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2145
AF Air France
739
7:05 PM
EDT TS
9:32 PM
PDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2137
AF Air France
739
7:05 PM
EDT TS
9:32 PM
PDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AF2147
AF Air France
739
7:18 PM
EDT TS
9:33 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AM3102
AM Aeromexi
739
7:18 PM
EDT TS
9:33 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL933
DL Delta
739
7:37 PM
EDT TS
9:45 PM
PDT
5h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL654
DL Delta
739
8:07 PM
EDT TS
11:01 PM
PDT
5h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Jose to Atlanta
4 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 2,111 mi 4h 24m nonstop +3h ahead 73 1-stop hubs

SJC–ATL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and BBQ lead the route. The flight covers 2,111 miles in approximately 4h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 739 4h24-4h34 93% SkyTeam
AF Air France 5 739 4h34 93% SkyTeam
BBQ BBQ 1 93%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 93%
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (19 flights/wk, 95%)
Unaffiliated: BBQ + SY (1 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJC to ATL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,466
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
SJC → ATL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
70%
Return
ATL → SJC
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric SJC→ATL OAK→ATL SFO→ATL
Distance from SJC 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 6
Weekly flights 19 1 145
Flight time 4h 24m 4h 18m 4h 19m
Departure OTP 93%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC 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 Jose.
SJC: PDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
2,111 mi / 3,398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 24m to 4h 34m.
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.

SJC–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance2,111 mi / 3,398 km
Flight time4h 24m to 4h 34m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights19 out / 52 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 4h 24m to 4h 34m. The route covers 2,111 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, BBQ, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from SJC to ATL. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, SBD, MTJ, TRM, FAT, LGB, UST, SBN, EGE, HDN, JAC, SDF, SAT, BNA, OMA, AGS, SSI, GSP, BZN, RDU, MCO, ASE, JAX, MTY, TMB, OPF, SRQ, DCA, SUA, BUF, IAD, YYC, TEB, FLL, PBI, EYW, MIA, BOS, EWR, PVR, BOI, GEG, ANC, ONT, BWI, ORD, SAN, LAS, DFW, OGG, MDW, DUB, PHX, MSP, SNA, LAX, DEN, SEA, AUS, RNO, HNL, SLC, PDX, HOU, BUR, GDL, DAL, BJX, YVR, HND, PSP, BCN and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from ATL to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SMF. 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 SJC to ATL

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, BBQ, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SJC to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to ATL ranges from 4 hours 24 minutes to 4 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,111 miles (3,398 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).