AF5979 Flight Status Air France: Atlanta to San Francisco (AFR5979)
AF 5979 Atlanta to San Francisco Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 9th, 2026). Latest flight: November 6th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
AF 5979 Flight Status & Schedule Air France Atlanta to San Francisco
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06 | ATL | SFO | 19:57 | 21:31 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | ATL | SFO | 20:34 | 22:35 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 02 | ATL | SFO | 20:00 | 22:31 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Nov 01 | ATL | SFO | 20:05 | 21:52 | Landed | Track > |
| Dec 13 | ATL | SFO | 19:35 | 21:14 | Landed | Track > |
Air France flight AF 5979 links Atlanta and San Francisco, 3,434 km (2,134 mi) apart, and flies twice a week: Tuesday and Friday. The timetable allows 5 h 9 min, but the flight usually takes about 4 h 45 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on Friday, landed on time.
About AF 5979
- Route
- Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport ATL to San Francisco International Airport SFO
- Distance
- 3,434 km (2,134 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 4 h 45 min
- Flies
- Tue, Fri
- On time
- 3 of the last 5
- Average delay when late
- 38 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal S
AF 5979 FAQ
- How long is the AF5979 flight?
- The timetable allows 5 h 9 min. Atlanta to San Francisco is 3,434 km (2,134 mi).
- How often is AF5979 late?
- 2 of the last 5 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 38 minutes on average.
- Which days does AF5979 fly?
- Twice a week: Tuesday and Friday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does AF5979 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal S at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and arrives at Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does AF5979 have?
- Also listed as AFR5979 (Air France's ICAO code) and AF 5979.
AF5979 and Atlanta ATL to San Francisco SFO Flights
Flight AF5979 is a code-share Air France flight of the Delta Air Lines operated DL681.
Other flights departing from Atlanta ATL: DL2984, DL681, DL32
Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: DL681, AA1854, UA2854
All flights connecting Atlanta ATL to San Francisco SFO.