Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,888
miles
3,038
kilometers
1,640
nautical miles

🕐 4h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 W (277°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,888 3,021
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,888 3,021
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,888 2,832
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,888 2,832
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,888 3,776
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,888 2,832
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Atlanta and San Diego follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to SAN route connects Atlanta, United States with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,888 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 277° from Atlanta. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 1,888 miles (3,038 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to SAN typically take around 4h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,888 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.