How many flights from Chicago to Atlanta are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 38.8% of flights from Chicago to Atlanta were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Atlanta?

The direct flight from Chicago to Atlanta typically takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 976 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 42 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How often do Chicago to Atlanta flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Chicago to Atlanta route experience frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices over a 30-day window can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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Chicago to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Atlanta

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Atlanta, April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $71. Other cost-effective options include October, where the median fare is $139, and November, with a median fare of $178. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Right now, fares for flights from Chicago to Atlanta typically range from $138–$803, with a median price of $351. Current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that while deals are available, they represent a smaller portion of the overall market.

When flying from Chicago to Atlanta, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 38.8% of recent fares being direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This suggests that while non-stop options exist, many travelers will experience layovers on their journey.

A typical journey from Chicago to Atlanta takes approximately 2h 10m, including connections. For those flying non-stop, the flight time is also around 2h 10m. However, connecting itineraries can extend the travel time significantly, with a median connecting journey taking 17h 34m.

The distance between Chicago and Atlanta is 976 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick non-stop flight times, making it a convenient route for regional travel.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Atlanta

Regular price: $78 - $178

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

Regular prices for flights from Chicago to Atlanta typically range from $78 to $178. The current lowest deal is $59 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 28.

now $59

Low $78

High $178

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Atlanta

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Atlanta is April, with a median price of $122. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $523. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $122

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $523

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta

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Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Atlanta

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Atlanta

Chicago (MDW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$204

$145

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Atlanta

Chicago (MDW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$146

$152

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Atlanta

Chicago (MDW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$138

$155

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Atlanta

Chicago (MDW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$143

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Atlanta

Chicago (MDW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$195

$148

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Atlanta

Chicago (ORD) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$153

$118

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$193 → $141

27%

1 night

Sep 9 - Sep 10

$140 → $127

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

$140 → $129

3 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 12

$140 → $129

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Chicago - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Atlanta are below the typical level at $59.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, October, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 10m

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Atlanta is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Historically, 38.8% of recent fares from Chicago to Atlanta were for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on the Chicago to Atlanta route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Chicago to Atlanta are historically frequent, appearing often.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International is a convenient option for flights from Chicago to Atlanta, often with competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$113

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers an alternative departure point for your journey from Chicago to Atlanta.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$160

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub providing many flight options for your trip from Chicago to Atlanta.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$114

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Chicago to Atlanta.

📍 ~13 km from Atlanta city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$113

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International is a robust alternative with diverse carrier options for avoiding Atlanta.

📍 ~230 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Atlanta is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $286. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise significantly to $939. Even booking more than 60 days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $524.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Atlanta is considered to be $138 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $351. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $803 or less. Aiming for prices at or below the $138 threshold typically represents a favorable deal.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Atlanta, with a median price of $71. Other relatively inexpensive months include October, with a median price of $139, and November, with a median price of $178. The annual median price for this route is $351, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Chicago to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Atlanta

Regular price: $78 - $178

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

Regular prices for flights from Chicago to Atlanta typically range from $78 to $178. The current lowest deal is $59 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 28.

now $59

Low $78

High $178

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Atlanta

April

Cheapest

Flights from $122

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $523

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Atlanta

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Atlanta

Chicago (MDW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$204

$145

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Atlanta

Chicago (MDW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$146

$152

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Atlanta

Chicago (MDW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$138

$155

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Atlanta

Chicago (MDW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$196

$143

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Atlanta

Chicago (MDW) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$195

$148

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Atlanta

Chicago (ORD) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$153

$118

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

$193 → $141

27%

1 night

Sep 9 - Sep 10

$140 → $127

2 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 11

$140 → $129

3 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 12

$140 → $129

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Atlanta

Chicago - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Atlanta are below the typical level at $59.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, October, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 10m

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Atlanta is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Historically, 38.8% of recent fares from Chicago to Atlanta were for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on the Chicago to Atlanta route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Chicago to Atlanta are historically frequent, appearing often.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International is a convenient option for flights from Chicago to Atlanta, often with competitive prices.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$113

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers an alternative departure point for your journey from Chicago to Atlanta.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$160

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub providing many flight options for your trip from Chicago to Atlanta.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$114

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Chicago to Atlanta.

📍 ~13 km from Atlanta city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$113

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International is a robust alternative with diverse carrier options for avoiding Atlanta.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Atlanta

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Atlanta

Chicago to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Atlanta

Direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Atlanta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Atlanta

Chicago - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 10m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

Best Elite deals to Atlanta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

When should I buy Chicago to Atlanta tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Atlanta?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Atlanta?

How many flights from Chicago to Atlanta are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Chicago to Atlanta?

How often do Chicago to Atlanta flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Atlanta from other cities

Chicago to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Atlanta

Direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Atlanta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Atlanta

Chicago - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 10m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

Best Elite deals to Atlanta

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Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Atlanta?