What percentage of New York to Atlanta flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 21.1% of flights from New York to Atlanta have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations across the trailing 90 days.

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 42 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 0 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1199 kilometers.

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

Historically, deals for flights from New York to Atlanta have been classified as frequent across the trailing 30 days. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers seeking to track these frequent changes and secure a favorable fare.

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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, including connecting itineraries, takes about 2h 42m. While the non-stop flight time is also 2h 42m, most itineraries for this route involve connections. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends significantly to 18h 10m.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from New York to Atlanta, fares typically range from $317–$996, with a median of $569. Current fares are below the typical level for this route. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted fares may be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Atlanta? The data shows that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $97. Following closely are March, with a median fare of $118, and January, where the median fare is $149. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

For flights from New York to Atlanta, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 21.1% of recent fares being direct flights from New York to Atlanta. When an itinerary includes connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so frequent checks may reveal new options.

How much is a round trip from New York to Atlanta

Regular price: $114 - $221

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Atlanta is between $114 and $221. The current lowest deal is $154 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 22-Sep 23.

now $154

Low $114

High $221

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Atlanta

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to ATL is April, with a median price of $122. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $815. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $122

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $815

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

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$422

$195

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Atlanta

New York (EWR) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$233

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$162

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$173

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$278

$179

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$404

$192

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$471 → $233

51%

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$422 → $195

54%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$391 → $166

58%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$404 → $192

52%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Atlanta

New York - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for New York to Atlanta are below the typical level at a median of $569.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Atlanta, with a median price of $122.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 42m

Direct flights from New York to Atlanta typically take 2h 42m, while connecting flights average 18h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 78.9% of recent bookings, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one airline offering direct flights on the New York to Atlanta route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New York to Atlanta are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights to Atlanta, offering competitive prices for your journey.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International is a primary arrival airport for flights from New York to Atlanta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$150

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

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

📍 ~235 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

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Atlanta, United States

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Atlanta, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, booking flights from New York to Atlanta 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. The average price for flights booked within this window was $572 across the trailing quarter. In comparison, flights booked 0-6 days before departure had a significantly higher average price of $968. For those booking 28-59 days out, the average price was $621, indicating that earlier booking generally results in better savings.

Historically, a good price for a flight from New York to Atlanta is considered to be around $317. This figure represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days, meaning that 25% of all fares were at or below this amount. The median price for this route during the same period was $569, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $996.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month for flights from New York to Atlanta, with a median price of $97 across the trailing 270 days. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $118. January, while also listed among the cheapest, had a median price of $149. These figures are considerably lower than the annual median price of $569 for this route.

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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: $114 - $221

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

The regular price range for flights from New York to Atlanta is between $114 and $221. The current lowest deal is $154 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Sep 22-Sep 23.

now $154

Low $114

High $221

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Atlanta

April

Cheapest

Flights from $122

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $815

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

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$422

$195

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Atlanta

New York (EWR) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$471

$233

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$162

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$173

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$278

$179

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Atlanta

New York (LGA) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$404

$192

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$471 → $233

51%

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$422 → $195

54%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$391 → $166

58%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$404 → $192

52%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Atlanta

New York - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for New York to Atlanta are below the typical level at a median of $569.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Atlanta, with a median price of $122.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 42m

Direct flights from New York to Atlanta typically take 2h 42m, while connecting flights average 18h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 78.9% of recent bookings, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one airline offering direct flights on the New York to Atlanta route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New York to Atlanta are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights to Atlanta, offering competitive prices for your journey.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International is a primary arrival airport for flights from New York to Atlanta.

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

💸 Flights from ~$150

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

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

Atlanta, United States

49% AI deal score

$593

$577

Save $16

United Airlines

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 below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 2h 42m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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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Aug 19

Aug 04

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Aug 07

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Aug 07

Aug 31

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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?

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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 below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 2h 42m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Aug 18

Aug 19

Aug 04

Aug 16

Aug 07

Aug 09

Aug 07

Aug 31

Aug 09

Aug 31

Sep 19

Oct 07

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?