Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN) flights
An economy award from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN) starts at 15,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. One airline flies nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 1,887 miles (3,037 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 63 ways to fly it with one stop, through Phoenix, Albuquerque and Dallas and more.
How many miles ATL to SAN costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 18,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ATL to SAN
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book ATL to SAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
ATL to SAN with one stop
63 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Tucson (TUS)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Tulsa (TUL)Delta Air Lines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via El Paso (ELP)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Colorado Springs (COS)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1
- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via New Orleans (MSY)Southwest Airlines the whole way
ATL to SAN: common questions
How many miles does ATL to SAN cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (18,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ATL to SAN?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN).
How far is Atlanta from San Diego by plane?
Atlanta (ATL) and San Diego (SAN) are 1,887 miles (3,037 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ATL to SAN award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Atlanta and San Diego?
The most direct connections are through Phoenix (PHX), Albuquerque (ABQ), Dallas (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Tucson (TUS). On 39 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.