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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $457. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Atlanta.$401 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $401, select.
Atlanta.$421 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $421, select.
Atlanta.$421 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $421, select.
Atlanta.$421 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $421, select.
Atlanta.$457 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $457, select.
Atlanta.$619 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $619, select.
Atlanta.$629 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.
Atlanta.$632 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $632, select.
Atlanta.$724 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $724, select.
Atlanta.$725 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $725, select.
Atlanta.$755 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $755, select.
Atlanta.$786 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $786, select.
Atlanta.$828 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $828, select.
Atlanta.$852 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $852, select.
Atlanta.$933 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $933, select.
Atlanta.$936 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $936, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Atlanta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento International to Atlanta flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from $619
Jun
from $457
Jul
from $421
Aug
from $401
Sep
from $421
Oct
from $725
Nov
from $755
Dec
from $828
Jan
from $954
Feb
from $942
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Direct flights from Sacramento International to Atlanta

Alternative Sacramento International to Atlanta routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sacramento International to Atlanta? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Atlanta Fulton County

12km from central Atlanta
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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13km from central Atlanta
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Atlanta De Kalb / Peachtree

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Sacramento to Atlanta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$401
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International to Atlanta: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Atlanta: Atlanta Fulton County, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson and Atlanta De Kalb / Peachtree.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento International to Atlanta is $401. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento International to Atlanta.
LATAM Airlines, KLM and Delta fly direct from Sacramento International to Atlanta.
As of May 2026, there are 248 flights per week flying from Sacramento International to Atlanta.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Atlanta is usually August.
If you're flying from Sacramento International Airport, the cheapest airport near Atlanta is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson – which is 12.6 km away from the centre of Atlanta. We've found flights into this airport from $401.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta on Thursday, 13 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Atlanta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Atlanta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. July is typically the warmest month in Atlanta, when it usually averages around 33°C. You can expect the least rain in October. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -0°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Atlanta.

Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Atlanta: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta is 5 hours 5 minutes.

  • Sacramento International Airport is located in Sacramento. Following the UTC-4 timezone, Atlanta is three hours ahead of Sacramento.

  • With 21 weekly flights between the two airports, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the most popular route. Delta Air Lines operates the earliest flight at 07:00. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from SMF to ATL is with Delta Air Lines at 23:15.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your SMF to Atlanta flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.

  • You can book a direct Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta ticket. Begin your trip at SMF and touch down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

  • Book your favourite seat with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline operates direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta.

  • Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta? Check out Not Here do not Book. Get a good night's sleep here before making your way to SMF.

  • 82.15% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of SMF.

  • SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Atlanta

  • $211 is currently the best price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta flight. A return flight ticket starts at $401. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • Book one month before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SMF to Atlanta.

  • The best month for finding cheap Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • Finding a cheap flight from SMF to Atlanta couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta.

Airports in Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

  • The distance from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta is roughly 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Book a hotel near ATL if you have a late flight from Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar to explore Atlanta and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about three weeks before your flight from SMF to Atlanta.

  • You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.

Best time to go to Atlanta

  • Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta. The city buzzes during peak season, but prices are typically higher and attractions can get crowded. Visit Atlanta in low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book a Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from SMF to Atlanta in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 14ºC on average.

More about Atlanta

  • Start your Atlanta trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Atlanta, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Centennial Olympic Park and Georgia Aquarium are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Atlanta travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Piedmont Park.

Explore more of United States

  • Atlanta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Atlanta, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.

  • Charlotte is another well-known destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. No trip is complete without a visit to NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sacramento to Atlanta

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