Award flights from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL)
Award space from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and Atlanta (ATL) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 5,300 points + $5.60 on SFO–ATL (JetBlue TrueBlue). Lowest business class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on SFO–ATL (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on SFO–ATL (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 5,300 pts + $5.60
- SFO–ATL · TrueBlue
- Lowest premium economy
- 100,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–ATL · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class
- 25,500 pts + $5.60
- SFO–ATL · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- SFO–ATL · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on SFO–ATL: 5,300 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue. The lowest on another airport pair was 12,800 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on OAK–ATL. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 25,500 miles + $5.60, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL) on points: 5,300 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue on SFO–ATL (seen on 324 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue TrueBlueLowest observed | 5,300 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ATL | 324 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ATL | 321 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ATL | 324 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 12,800 pts + $5.60 | OAK–ATL | 317 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ATL | 323 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ATL | 274 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.16 | SFO–ATL | 259 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 17,500 pts + $15.20 | SFO–ATL | 27 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | SFO–ATL | 227 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ATL | 227 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 22,000 pts + $5.60 | SJC–ATL | 243 |
| Etihad Guest | 27,000 pts + $43.43 | SFO–ATL | 242 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL) on points: 100,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus on SFO–ATL (seen on 321 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ATL | 321 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL) on points: 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–ATL (seen on 82 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ATL | 82 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–ATL | 209 |
| Etihad Guest | 40,000 pts + $52.20Mixed cabin | SFO–ATL | 257 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ATL | 235 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 430,900 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–ATL | 6 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SFO–ATL (seen on 321 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–ATL | 321 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–ATL | 323 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | SFO–ATL | 324 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $33.24Mixed cabin | SFO–ATL | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 56,800 pts + $5.60 | OAK–ATL | 317 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- To
- Atlanta (ATL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,111–2,134 miles (3,398–3,435 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Atlanta (ATL)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Atlanta (ATL), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL) | 5,300 pts + $5.60TrueBlue · 324 dates | 100,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 321 dates | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 82 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 321 dates |
| Oakland (OAK) to Atlanta (ATL) | 12,800 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 317 dates | — | — | 56,800 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 317 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Atlanta (ATL) | 19,000 pts + $13.96Velocity · 36 dates | — | — | 71,800 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 312 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL)
- Economy: 5,300 points + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL) with JetBlue TrueBlue, which showed economy award space there on 324 dates.
- Premium Economy: 100,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 321 dates.
- Business Class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 82 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 321 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–ATL | JetBlue TrueBlue | 5,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–ATL | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–ATL | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–ATL | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–ATL | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–ATL | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–ATL | Air Canada Aeroplan | 50,000 pts + $33.24Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–ATL | Delta SkyMiles | 65,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on SFO–ATL, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 65,200 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on SFO–ATL, which showed nonstop space there on 307 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,100 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)TrueBlue | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 5,300 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)TrueBlue | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 6,600 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)TrueBlue | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 25,500 pts + $5.60 (18 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,800 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)TrueBlue | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 42,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 Usually within 20 minutes; up to 48 hours | 5:3 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL)?
In business class, SFO–ATL with 25,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–ATL with 5,300 points + $5.60 (JetBlue TrueBlue). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Atlanta (ATL) had award space?
SFO–ATL (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), OAK–ATL (economy and first class) and SJC–ATL (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 5,300 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue. Seen Nov 9, 2026, 11:40 UTC for a Jan 9, 2027 departure. JetBlue TrueBlue showed economy award space on 324 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 12:22 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 82 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 08:37 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 321 dates, business class 82 dates, first class 321 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 259 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, first class 324 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 274 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 324 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 317 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 317 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 242 dates, business class 257 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 27 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with TrueBlue (5,300 points + $5.60) to $43.43 with Etihad Guest (27,000 miles + $43.43); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (25,500 miles + $5.60) to $52.20 with Etihad Guest (40,000 miles + $52.20 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 5,300 points + $5.60 with TrueBlue (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 25,500 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (18 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from San Francisco to Atlanta (ATL)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.