What percentage of New York to Atlanta flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 16.1% of flights from New York to Atlanta were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. These percentages reflect the typical flight offerings for this route.

What's the flight time from New York to Atlanta?

The typical direct flight from New York to Atlanta has a median duration of 2 hours and 44 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 13 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 1222 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for New York to Atlanta flights?

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from New York to Atlanta are classified as frequent. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a more favorable fare. This route typically sees consistent deal activity.

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New York to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Atlanta

A typical journey from New York to Atlanta takes about 2h 44m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median journey time reflects the overall travel experience on this route. For connecting flights, the median travel time extends significantly to 25h 7m, often involving 2 stopovers.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from New York to Atlanta, fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $346–$886, with a median of $551. Currently, 0% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Atlanta? The most affordable month to fly is typically June, with a median fare of $298. Other cost-effective options include May, where the median fare is $382, and March, with a median fare of $389. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The route from New York to Atlanta is classified as a short-haul journey, covering a distance of 1222 km. While there are options for direct flights from New York to Atlanta, only 16.1% of recent fares are non-stop. This means that for the majority of travelers, itineraries will include at least one connection, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

How much is a round trip from New York to Atlanta

Regular price: $89 - $358

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

Regular prices for flights from New York to Atlanta typically range from $89 to $358. The current lowest deal is $81 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 2 to Dec 5.

now $81

Low $89

High $358

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Atlanta

Flights from NYC to ATL are cheapest in June, with a median price of $298. The most expensive month to fly is February, with a median price of $1087. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $298

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,087

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Atlanta

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$389

$279

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$244

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Atlanta

New York (EWR) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$253

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Atlanta

New York (EWR) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$261

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Atlanta

New York (EWR) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$120

$115

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Atlanta

New York (EWR) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$111

$123

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Atlanta

4 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 27

$389 → $279

28%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$211 → $105

50%

5 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 16

$240 → $155

35%

6 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 16

$231 → $155

33%

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New York - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for NYC to ATL are above the typical level, with a median of $551.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices.

Historically, June offers the lowest median price at $298, followed by May at $382.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 44m.

Direct flights typically take 2h 44m, while connecting flights average 25h 7m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 16.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options for the NYC to ATL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

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

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Atlanta, providing a convenient option for travelers from the New York area.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$80

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub with numerous flight options to Atlanta from the New York area.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$170

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport provides a close-to-city option for flights to Atlanta, serving the New York metropolitan area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$82

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to Atlanta.

📍 ~88 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a key gateway for flights arriving in Atlanta.

📍 ~13 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$82

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

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

📍 ~235 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

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Atlanta, United States

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From LGA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, the most economical fares for flights from New York to Atlanta are typically found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $605. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price increase significantly to $1113. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $750.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Atlanta is considered to be $346 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $551. Fares exceeding $886 typically fall into the higher price range. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, June has shown the cheapest flights from New York to Atlanta, with a median price of $298. May and March also offer competitive prices, with median fares of $382 and $389 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $551, indicating that these months represent significant savings. These insights are based on pricing data observed over a 270-day period.

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New York to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from New York to Atlanta

Regular price: $89 - $358

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

Regular prices for flights from New York to Atlanta typically range from $89 to $358. The current lowest deal is $81 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 2 to Dec 5.

now $81

Low $89

High $358

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Atlanta

June

Cheapest

Flights from $298

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,087

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Atlanta

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$389

$279

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$261

$244

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Atlanta

New York (EWR) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$253

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Atlanta

New York (EWR) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$261

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Atlanta

New York (EWR) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$120

$115

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Atlanta

New York (EWR) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$111

$123

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Atlanta

4 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 27

$389 → $279

28%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$211 → $105

50%

5 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 16

$240 → $155

35%

6 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 16

$231 → $155

33%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Atlanta

New York - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for NYC to ATL are above the typical level, with a median of $551.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices.

Historically, June offers the lowest median price at $298, followed by May at $382.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 44m.

Direct flights typically take 2h 44m, while connecting flights average 25h 7m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 16.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options for the NYC to ATL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

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

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Atlanta, providing a convenient option for travelers from the New York area.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$80

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major hub with numerous flight options to Atlanta from the New York area.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$170

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia Airport provides a close-to-city option for flights to Atlanta, serving the New York metropolitan area.

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

💸 Flights from ~$82

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to Atlanta.

📍 ~88 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a key gateway for flights arriving in Atlanta.

📍 ~13 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$82

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

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

📍 ~235 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

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Atlanta, United States

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$1,704

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Porter Airlines, +1

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From LGA

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Jan 14

Atlanta, United States

48% AI deal score

$1,736

$1,704

Save $32

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

$2,661

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Jan 07

Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,704

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Jan 06

Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,704

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Jan 16

Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,704

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Jan 14

Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,704

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Jan 07

Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,704

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Jan 06

Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,704

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGA

Elite

Jan 08

Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,727

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LGA

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Jan 14

Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,751

Porter Airlines, +1

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From LGA

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Atlanta, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,751

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Cheap Flights from New York to Atlanta

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Atlanta

New York to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from New York to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Atlanta

Direct flights from New York to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from New York to Atlanta

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Atlanta

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Atlanta

New York - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in June for the best prices.

Direct flights take 2h 44m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Deals appear frequently.

New York 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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Jan 06

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

How early should I book New York to Atlanta flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from New York to Atlanta?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to Atlanta?

What percentage of New York to Atlanta flights are direct?

What's the flight time from New York to Atlanta?

Should I set a price alert for New York to Atlanta flights?

Related routes

More routes from New York

Flights to Atlanta from other cities

New York to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from New York to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Atlanta

Direct flights from New York to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from New York to Atlanta

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Atlanta

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Atlanta

New York - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in June for the best prices.

Direct flights take 2h 44m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Deals appear frequently.

New York 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

Jan 13

Jan 14

Dec 09

Jan 07

Jan 06

Jan 16

Jan 14

Jan 07

Jan 06

Jan 08

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Jan 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

How early should I book New York to Atlanta flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from New York to Atlanta?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New York to Atlanta?