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July 13 - July 15

Cheapest

Best

DTW - Atlanta

$127

$94

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August 25 - August 31

DTW - Atlanta

$107

$96

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July 8 - July 9

Earliest

DTW - Atlanta

$129

$97

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July 16 - July 17

DTW - Atlanta

$127

$97

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July 23 - July 30

DTW - Atlanta

$119

$97

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July 15 - July 18

DTW - Atlanta

$127

$97

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July 16 - July 23

DTW - Atlanta

$121

$97

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July 17 - July 23

DTW - Atlanta

$121

$97

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July 17 - July 24

DTW - Atlanta

$121

$97

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July 18 - July 25

DTW - Atlanta

$121

$97

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Insights for flights from Detroit to Atlanta

For those seeking cheap flights from Detroit to Atlanta, the most affordable month to fly is typically April, with a median fare of just $66. Other economical options include November, where the median fare is $158, and March, with a median fare of $159. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings on your journey.

Fares for flights from Detroit to Atlanta typically range from $122–$565, with a median price of $264. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When flying from Detroit to Atlanta, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 31.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from Detroit to Atlanta. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect a layover on your journey.

A typical journey from Detroit to Atlanta takes about 11h 32m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, making the overall travel time longer than a direct flight would be. Travelers should factor in this total journey time when making their plans.

The distance between Detroit and Atlanta is 958 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically translates to a relatively quick flight time, though the prevalence of connecting flights can extend the overall travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Atlanta

Regular price: $100 - $197

Prices for flights from Detroit to Atlanta are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $100 and $197. The current lowest deal is $94 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from July 13 to July 15.

now $94

Low $100

High $197

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Atlanta

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Atlanta is April, with a median price of $66. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $708. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $66

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $708

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Direct flights from Detroit to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Atlanta

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Atlanta

Detroit (DTW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$104

$97

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Atlanta

Detroit (DTW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$130

$97

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Atlanta

Detroit (DTW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$122

$97

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Atlanta

Detroit (DTW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$129

$97

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Atlanta

Detroit (DTW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$123

$97

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Atlanta

Detroit (DTW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$129

$97

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Atlanta

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$246 → $119

52%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$246 → $119

52%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$242 → $119

51%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$250 → $129

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Atlanta

Detroit - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Detroit to Atlanta are above the typical level, with a median price of $264.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the cheapest prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Atlanta, with a median price of $66.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 11h 32m

The median flight duration from Detroit to Atlanta is 11 hours and 32 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 31.8% of deals being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options for the Detroit to Atlanta route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Detroit to Atlanta are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan Airport offers flights to Atlanta and is often the cheapest option from the Detroit area.

📍 ~30 km from Detroit city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$94

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a primary gateway for travelers flying from Detroit to Atlanta.

📍 ~15 km from Atlanta city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$94

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International offers diverse carrier options and strong domestic network connectivity.

📍 ~225 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

McGhee Tyson (TYS)

McGhee Tyson is a high-traffic regional airport with a full range of cabin classes available.

📍 ~250 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Greenville–Spartanburg International (GSP)

Greenville–Spartanburg International provides modern facilities and strong regional connectivity along I-85.

📍 ~235 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)

Cheapest

Chattanooga Metropolitan is the closest viable alternative with multi-class service and easier navigation.

📍 ~175 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Huntsville International (HSV)

Huntsville International is a reliable regional airport with consistent business-travel infrastructure and full cabin classes.

📍 ~260 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

47% AI deal score

$2,138

From DTW

Elite

Sep 10

Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

$2,158

From DTW

Elite

Oct 08

Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

Atlanta, United States

39% AI deal score

$1,207

From DTW

Elite

Jul 14

Atlanta, United States

35% AI deal score

$12,089

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Detroit to Atlanta is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been around $334. In contrast, purchasing tickets 7-13 days out has seen average prices rise to $866, while last-minute bookings (0-6 days before) averaged $669. For those planning further ahead, tickets booked 60 or more days in advance averaged $392, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is within the 28-59 day window based on trailing 90-day data.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a flight from Detroit to Atlanta is considered a good deal if you find it for $122 or less. The median price for this route has been $264. Flights priced at $565 or higher typically fall into the more expensive range. These figures are derived from an analysis of prices over a 90-day window, helping travelers identify value fares.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Atlanta, with a median price of $66. Other relatively inexpensive months include November and March, with median prices of $158 and $159 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $264. These insights are based on pricing data observed over a 270-day window, providing a broad overview of seasonal trends.

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