Cheap Flights from San Diego to Atlanta
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Atlanta
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Atlanta? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Atlanta vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,500–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Atlanta for specific travel dates.
2026-11-26
SAN - ATL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-21
SAN - ATL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-23
SAN - ATL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-24
SAN - ATL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-25
SAN - ATL
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-21
SAN - ATL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Atlanta flight facts
Distance
1,888 mi
3,038 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Atlanta
ATL · Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Atlanta · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Palm Springs - Atlanta · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Long Beach - Atlanta · Long Beach is 93 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Atlanta · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Atlanta · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - Atlanta · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Atlanta
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SAN - ATL
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
SAN - ATL
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SAN - ATL
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SAN - ATL
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SAN - ATL
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SAN - ATL
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Atlanta (United States)
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
From 8,000 Pts or $209
Atlanta (United States)
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta
From 8,000 Pts or $183
Atlanta, GA (USA)
Tru by Hilton Atlanta Northlake Parkway
From 27,000 Pts or $72
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Atlanta depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Atlanta.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Atlanta.
San Diego and Atlanta are about 1,888 miles (3,038 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,888-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl (ATL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Atlanta, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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