Flight time from Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA
If you are actually flying from Atlanta, GA, United States to San Francisco, CA, United States or if you are just curious to know the flight time between Atlanta, GA and San Francisco, CA, this page will give you the information you are looking for.
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Flight time from Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA is 5 hours 5 minutes
Non-Stop flight duration from ATL to SFO is 5 hours 5 minutes (Operated by Delta Air Lines)
The nearest airport to Atlanta, GA, is Hartsfield-jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and the nearest airport to San Francisco, CA, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
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Distance from Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA is approximately 3440 kilometers.
Flights from Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA • Airlines & Flight Duration
Flights operated by major airlines departing from Atlanta, GA arrive at San Francisco International Airport, the major airport in San Francisco, CA
| Airline & Journey | Duration |
|---|---|
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United Airlines ATL ➝ SFO |
5 hrs 6 mins |
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United Airlines ATL ➝ SFO |
5 hrs 5 mins |
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Air France ATL ➝ SFO |
5 hrs 8 mins |
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Virgin Atlantic Airways ATL ➝ SFO |
5 hrs 8 mins |
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Delta Air Lines ATL ➝ SFO |
5 hrs 5 mins |
Flight time from Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA via Denver • ATL to SFO via DEN
Flight duration from Hartsfield-jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver International Airport, United States on United Airlines flight is 7 hours 1 minute
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ATL to DEN 3 hrs 22 mins |
DEN Waiting Time 53 mins |
DEN to SFO 2 hrs 46 mins |
Total Duration: 7 hrs 1 min |
Flight time from Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA via Phoenix • ATL to SFO via PHX
Flight duration from Hartsfield-jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Sky Harbor International Airport, United States on American Airlines flight is 6 hours 54 minutes
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ATL to PHX 4 hrs 11 mins |
PHX Waiting Time 36 mins |
PHX to SFO 2 hrs 7 mins |
Total Duration: 6 hrs 54 mins |
How long does it take to fly from Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA?
Non-stop flight time from Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA is around 5 hours 15 minutes.
Direct flights from Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA with stop-over takes between 6 hours to 8 hours based on stopover city.
This is the average non-stop flight time from Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA.
Apparently, connecting flights and direct flights with stopover take longer time than non-stop flights. In such cases, Atlanta, GA - San Francisco, CA flight time depend on the layover destination specified by your airline or the one you choose while booking your ticket.
Waiting time at stopover destination while flying from Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA is between 6 hours to 8 hours based on airline you choose.
Flight time from Atlanta, GA, United States to airports near San Francisco, CA, United States
Direct flight and one stop flight time from Hartsfield-jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta, GA to airports nearest to San Francisco, CA is given in the table below
| Journey | Destination Airports | Duration | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL - OAK | Oakland, Oakland International Airport | 7 hrs 6 mins | 1 Stop |
| ATL - RNO | Reno, NV, Reno-Tahoe International Airport | 6 hrs 56 mins | 1 Stop |
| ATL - SMF | Sacramento, CA, Sacramento International Airport | 4 hrs 54 mins | Non-Stop |
| ATL - SJC | San Jose, Mineta San Jose International Airport | 5 hrs 1 min | Non-Stop |
Airlines operating flights between Atlanta, GA and San Francisco, CA
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- United Airlines
Atlanta, GA time is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco, CA
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Current time in Atlanta, GA, United States : Sat, 16 May, 2026, |
05:27 PM | |
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Current time in San Francisco, CA, United States :, Sat, 16 May, 2026, |
02:27 PM |
ATL to SFO Flight - Atlanta, GA Airport to San Francisco, CA Airport Flight Route Map
Location of Atlanta, GA Airport & San Francisco, CA Airport is given below. Click the map to view Atlanta, GA to San Francisco, CA flight path and travel direction.
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