Can I fly direct from Houston to Atlanta?

Direct flights from Houston to Atlanta are available, but they represent a smaller portion of the overall options. Historically, approximately 15% of flights on this route were direct. When a direct flight is not chosen, connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Houston to Atlanta?

A direct flight from Houston to Atlanta typically takes 2 hours and 18 minutes, covering a distance of 1108 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 14 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the significant time savings associated with direct travel on this route.

How often do Houston to Atlanta flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Houston to Atlanta route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for lower fares. The pricing for this route is classified as frequent in terms of price fluctuations over a 30-day period.

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Houston to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Atlanta

A typical journey from Houston to Atlanta takes about 2h 18m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 23h 40m, indicating that while direct flights are quick, connecting options can involve significant layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Houston to Atlanta, fares typically range from $191–$586, with a median of $298. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 23% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that competitive deals are available if you monitor prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Atlanta? The data indicates that May is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $56. Following closely, April also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $68. March is another good option, showing a median fare of $114, making these spring months generally the best for finding lower prices.

Most itineraries for flights from Houston to Atlanta connect at least once, with only 15% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the median number of stopovers is 2. This means you should anticipate at least one stop on your journey, and often two, which can significantly extend travel time.

The distance between Houston and Atlanta is 1108 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This distance typically translates to a relatively quick flight time when traveling non-stop, but as noted, connecting itineraries are common and extend the overall travel duration.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Atlanta

Regular price: $76 - $213

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Atlanta is $76 to $213. The current lowest deal is $62 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 17-Oct 18.

now $62

Low $76

High $213

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Atlanta

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Atlanta is April, with a median price of $75. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $2877. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $75

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,877

Jan

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Mar

Apr

May

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Aug

Sep

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Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Atlanta

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$289

$198

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$289

$198

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$353

$198

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

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IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$301

$188

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

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IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$277

$188

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$241

$163

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

$110 → $66

40%

1 night

Sep 29 - Sep 30

$106 → $67

37%

4 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 3

$105 → $67

36%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

$101 → $67

34%

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Houston - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for HOU to ATL are near the typical level, with 23% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

May offers the lowest median prices

Historically, May has the lowest median price at $56, followed by April at $68.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 18m

The median direct flight time from HOU to ATL is 2h 18m, while connecting flights average 23h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 85% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

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Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has direct deals available for the HOU to ATL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from HOU to ATL are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental is an alternative for flights from Houston to Atlanta, with prices from $66.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$66

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby is a convenient option for flights from Houston to Atlanta, with prices from $116.

📍 ~16 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights to Atlanta from Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$65

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International is a robust alternative with diverse carrier options if you are avoiding Atlanta.

📍 ~230 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Atlanta is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $304. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $315, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in a higher average of $552. Prices generally increased for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, averaging $498, and for those made 60+ days out, averaging $362.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Atlanta is considered to be $191 or less. The median price for this route was $298. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $586 or less. This threshold of $191 represents the lower end of prices observed over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Houston to Atlanta are May, April, and March. In May, the median price was $56, while April saw a median of $68. March also offered competitive pricing with a median of $114. The annual median price for this route, based on data over 270 days, was $298, indicating that these specific months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Houston to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Houston to Atlanta

Regular price: $76 - $213

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Atlanta is $76 to $213. The current lowest deal is $62 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 17-Oct 18.

now $62

Low $76

High $213

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Atlanta

April

Cheapest

Flights from $75

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,877

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Atlanta

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$289

$198

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$289

$198

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$353

$198

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$301

$188

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$277

$188

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$241

$163

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

$110 → $66

40%

1 night

Sep 29 - Sep 30

$106 → $67

37%

4 nights

Sep 29 - Oct 3

$105 → $67

36%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

$101 → $67

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Atlanta

Houston - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for HOU to ATL are near the typical level, with 23% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

May offers the lowest median prices

Historically, May has the lowest median price at $56, followed by April at $68.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 18m

The median direct flight time from HOU to ATL is 2h 18m, while connecting flights average 23h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 85% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has direct deals available for the HOU to ATL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from HOU to ATL are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental is an alternative for flights from Houston to Atlanta, with prices from $66.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$66

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby is a convenient option for flights from Houston to Atlanta, with prices from $116.

📍 ~16 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$116

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a primary arrival airport for flights to Atlanta from Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$65

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International is a robust alternative with diverse carrier options if you are avoiding Atlanta.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Cheap Flights from Houston to Atlanta

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Atlanta

Houston to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Houston to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Atlanta

Direct flights from Houston to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Atlanta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Atlanta

Houston - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

May offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 2h 18m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Houston 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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Oct 27

Sep 30

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

When is the best time to book flights from Houston to Atlanta?

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

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Houston to Atlanta?

Can I fly direct from Houston to Atlanta?

How long is the flight from Houston to Atlanta?

How often do Houston to Atlanta flight prices drop?

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Flights to Atlanta from other cities

Houston to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Houston to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Atlanta

Direct flights from Houston to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Atlanta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Atlanta

Houston - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

May offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 2h 18m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals are frequent for this route

Houston 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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Oct 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

When is the best time to book flights from Houston to Atlanta?

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

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Houston to Atlanta?