Cheap flights from San Francisco to Atlanta
2,134 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: San Francisco to Atlanta at a glance
Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL) cover 2,134 miles (3,433 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 8 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.
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Flying from San Francisco to Atlanta covers 2,134 miles (3,434 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. This is the most competitive route from San Francisco (SFO), with 8 airlines offering direct flights — the highest airline count of any destination from this airport. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.
Nonstop distance 2,134 miles. Direct carriers include AF, AM, AZ, CI, DL, FL, KL and NZ.
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Airlines on this route
8 airlines fly San Francisco → Atlanta. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AF | Direct |
| AM | Direct |
| AZ | Direct |
| CI | Direct |
| DL | Direct |
| FL | Direct |
| KL | Direct |
| NZ | Direct |
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San Francisco to Atlanta — quick answers
How far is San Francisco from Atlanta by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL) is 2,134 miles (3,433 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Atlanta?
The average nonstop flight time from SFO to ATL is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Atlanta?
8 airlines serve this route nonstop: AF, AM, AZ, CI, DL, FL, KL, NZ. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.