- Must visit
USS Midway Museum
Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
Flights from Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA depart on average 57 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $98 (€80) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest flight covers the 1887 miles (3037 km) distance in 7h 18m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1887 miles (3037 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€80) |
Flights per day 57 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 7h 18m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price
$246
Average price
$631
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Flights per day
63
Distance
3037 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA will cost around $631 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $246.
It's difficult to get from Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA without transferring at least once.
F91447 · F94306
F94891 · F91325
F91449 · F94989
F93599 · F92421
F91449 · F92421
AA3012 · AA559
UA1327 · UA1302
UA532 · UA2491
UA1378 · UA1940
AA1777 · AA2477Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $98. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $98, and a train costs an average of $1282.
Distance: 1887 miles (3037 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$227 Average price Cheapest | $322 Average price | $1282 Average price | $433 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 51h 34m Average total duration 51h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 72h 26m Average total duration 71h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA:
A flight is $95 (€78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA costing on average $322 (€263).
A flight is $1055 (€864) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA costing on average $1282 (€1050).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 51h 4m.
Train takes on average 71h 56m.
The table below shows live departures for Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA flights for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:49 PM Atlanta, GA | 8h39 | 5:28 AM San Diego, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
AA2471+ AA5507 | 5:00 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 7h04 | 9:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA641 · UA1147 · UA2855 | 5:30 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 13h37 | 4:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA641 · UA1930 | 5:30 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 8h08 | 10:38 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA641 · UA635 · UA2855 | 5:30 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 13h37 | 4:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA641 · UA2396 · UA1343 | 5:30 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 18h23 | 8:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2770 · AA2459 | 6:01 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 11h19 | 2:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2770 · AA2476 | 6:01 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 7h08 | 10:09 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA299 · UA2147 | 6:07 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 9h30 | 12:37 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA571 · UA5510 | 6:30 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 7h32 | 11:02 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA571 · UA2177 | 6:30 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 8h21 | 11:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA571 · UA1257 | 6:30 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 10h38 | 2:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA532 · UA2399 | 7:05 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 9h16 | 1:21 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA532 · UA2491 | 7:05 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 6h46 | 10:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F91449 · F92421 | 7:40 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 28h29 | 9:09 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F91449 · F94989 | 7:40 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 19h13 | 11:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA616 · AA2482 | 7:41 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 7h52 | 12:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1777 · AA2466 | 7:54 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 13h25 | 6:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1777 · AA559 | 7:54 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 16h40 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1777 · AA2470 | 7:54 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 10h33 | 3:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1777 · AA2477 | 7:54 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 6h56 | 11:50 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1567 · AA2458 | 8:07 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 12h44 | 5:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1567 · AA2459 | 8:07 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 9h13 | 2:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1378 · UA1940 | 8:45 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 6h56 | 12:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1378 · UA5507 | 8:45 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 7h15 | 1:00 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2459+ AA3390 | 9:43 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 7h37 | 2:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2458+ AA3390 | 9:43 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 11h08 | 5:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2485+ AA3390 | 9:43 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 9h03 | 3:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1745+ AA3390 | 9:43 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 12h36 | 7:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1685 · AA2470+ AA3390 | 9:43 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 8h44 | 3:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1577 · UA2683 | 10:05 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 8h22 | 3:27 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1577 · UA1343 | 10:05 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 13h48 | 8:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1577 · UA1902 · UA1561 | 10:05 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 11h34 | 6:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1577 · UA5508 | 10:05 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 13h22 | 8:27 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
F93021 · F91425 | 10:54 AM Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | 10h56 | 6:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Most Atlanta, GA to San Diego, CA flights use the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to San Diego International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at McClellan-Palomar Airport. Use this guide to compare Atlanta, GA and San Diego, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is 1 km from Atlanta city centre. Public transport options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all concourses, offering a variety of cuisines including fast food, American, and intertiol options. Top picks include One Flew South and Paschal's.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, in all terminals and concourses.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Several hotels within walking distance, including the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway and Reissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel..
San Diego International Airport is 4 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance..
McClellan-Palomar Airport has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at McClellan-Palomar Airport: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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