Can I fly direct from Houston to Atlanta?

Historically, direct flights from Houston to Atlanta have constituted 15% of all available options. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experienced 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve connections.

How long is the flight from Houston to Atlanta?

The typical direct flight from Houston to Atlanta has a duration of 2 hours and 18 minutes, covering a distance of 1108 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically have a significantly longer median duration of 14 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct travel on this route.

How often do Houston to Atlanta flight prices drop?

Across the trailing quarter, flight prices for the Houston to Atlanta route have historically shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions when monitoring this route. The pricing behavior for this route indicates it is one where price fluctuations are common.

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August 17 - August 26

Cheapest

IAH - Atlanta

$104

$59

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August 8 - August 15

Cheapest

IAH - Atlanta

$112

$59

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September 23 - September 24

Cheapest

IAH - Atlanta

$107

$59

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August 4 - August 8

Cheapest

Best

IAH - Atlanta

$127

$59

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August 4 - August 5

Cheapest

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$128

$59

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August 5 - August 8

Cheapest

Best

IAH - Atlanta

$125

$59

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August 1 - August 4

Earliest

IAH - Atlanta

$140

$60

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October 14 - October 20

IAH - Atlanta

$104

$61

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October 19 - October 22

IAH - Atlanta

$110

$61

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August 13 - August 20

IAH - Atlanta

$113

$62

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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. While direct flights from Houston to Atlanta are available, most itineraries connect at least once. For connecting flights, the median journey time is significantly longer, at 23h 40m, indicating that many connecting routes involve extended layovers.

For travelers looking for 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 the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of just $56. April also offers low median fares at $68, followed by March with a median of $114. These months present the best opportunities for finding more affordable travel options.

The distance between Houston and Atlanta is 1108 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the availability of quick flight options, even with connections. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it easier to find suitable fares with consistent monitoring.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Atlanta

Regular price: $89 - $290

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Atlanta is $89 to $290. The current lowest deal is $54 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 15-Aug 17.

now $54

Low $89

High $290

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

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Direct flights from Houston to Atlanta

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Last-minute flights going from Houston to Atlanta

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$104

$66

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$106

$66

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$110

$68

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$138

$78

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$123

$79

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Atlanta

Houston (IAH) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$97

$66

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$229 → $133

42%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$229 → $133

42%

8 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 18

$199 → $110

45%

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

$220 → $133

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Atlanta

Houston - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent HOU to ATL fares are near the typical level of $298.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices.

Historically, May has offered the lowest median prices at $56.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 18m.

The median direct flight duration from HOU to ATL is 2h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

Only 15% of recent HOU to ATL flights are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Houston to Atlanta appear frequently.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a good option for flights from Houston to Atlanta, with prices from $54.

📍 ~25 km from Houston (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$54

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby (HOU) is another choice for flights from Houston to Atlanta, with prices from $61.

📍 ~16 km from Houston (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$61

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a major hub for flights to Atlanta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$54

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International offers diverse carrier options and significant infrastructure for an alternative arrival.

📍 ~225 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Greenville–Spartanburg International (GSP)

Greenville Spartanburg International is an efficient regional airport with good highway access.

📍 ~235 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$192

McGhee Tyson (TYS)

Cheapest

McGhee Tyson is a popular alternative, especially for travelers heading to northern Atlanta suburbs.

📍 ~250 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$62

Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)

Chattanooga Metropolitan is one of the closest alternatives to Atlanta with easy navigation.

📍 ~170 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Huntsville International (HSV)

Huntsville International provides reliable service with modern facilities for business and government travelers.

📍 ~250 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$171

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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 price 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 observed for this route was $298. Prices typically started to increase significantly above the median, with 75% of prices being $586 or less.

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

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