San Diego to Atlanta flights

Direct and connecting flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.

Route FAQ

How long does the flight from San Diego to Atlanta take?

Flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Atlanta (ATL) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.

Which airlines fly from San Diego to Atlanta?

Airline availability for SAN to ATL changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.

Are there direct flights from San Diego to Atlanta?

Direct (nonstop) availability on SAN to ATL varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.

ROUTE SAFETY BRIEF
46ROUTE AVG

No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.

  • Frontier Airlines58
  • Southwest Airlines40
  • Delta Air Lines40
How these scores are made →
OPERATORS ON THIS ROUTELast 90 days · top 3
CarrierSightings / 90dSafety events
Southwest Airlines3 sightingsNo recorded events
Delta Air Lines3 sightingsNo recorded events
Frontier Airlines1 sightingNo recorded events

Planning SANATL

SAN to ATL is a medium-haul route of 3,038 km (1,888 mi). See the return ATLSAN route.

Alternative airports near San Diego: San Diego (NZY)4 km, Miramar (NKX)16 km, El Cajon (SEE)23 km.

Alternative airports near Atlanta: Atlanta (FTY)18 km, Atlanta (PDK)29 km, Marietta (MGE)32 km.

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