Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Atlanta?

Direct flights from Raleigh to Atlanta are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Approximately 11.9% of flights on this route are direct. When a connection is necessary, flights typically involve 2 stopovers. Travelers seeking direct options should consider this share when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Atlanta?

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to Atlanta has a median duration of 1 hour and 37 minutes, covering a distance of 572 kilometers. Flights with one stopover are considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 33 minutes. Travelers should factor in these time differences when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do cheap flights from Raleigh to Atlanta come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Raleigh to Atlanta are considered frequent. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear regularly. Travelers have a consistent opportunity to find good deals when planning their trips.

Flights From Raleigh

To Atlanta

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Atlanta

Browse current best options from Raleigh. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Raleigh

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Atlanta

Prices updated today

451 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Aug 18, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Atlanta

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Raleigh to Atlanta

2026-10-29 – 2026-10-31
RDU - Atlanta
71% AI deal score
$98
$61
Round trip
2026-10-27 – 2026-10-31
RDU - Atlanta
70% AI deal score
$97
$62
Round trip
2026-09-08 – 2026-09-09
RDU - Atlanta
68% AI deal score
$98
$67
Round trip
2026-09-15 – 2026-09-22
RDU - Atlanta
68% AI deal score
$92
$67
Round trip
2026-09-22 – 2026-09-29
RDU - Atlanta
67% AI deal score
$92
$67
Round trip
2026-11-07 – 2026-11-11
RDU - Atlanta
71% AI deal score
$111
$67
Round trip
2026-11-07 – 2026-11-10
RDU - Atlanta
71% AI deal score
$111
$68
Round trip
2026-10-27 – 2026-11-10
RDU - Atlanta
46% AI deal score
$84
$68
Round trip
2026-10-31 – 2026-11-10
RDU - Atlanta
46% AI deal score
$86
$68
Round trip
2026-09-22 – 2026-10-06
RDU - Atlanta
45% AI deal score
$80
$68
Round trip

Raleigh to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Atlanta

For cheap flights from Raleigh to Atlanta, fares typically range from $189–$445, with a median of $269. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 18% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Atlanta takes about 1h 37m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer at 23h 21m, compared to the 1h 37m for non-stop options.

The route from Raleigh to Atlanta covers a distance of 572 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This short distance means you can expect a relatively quick travel time, particularly if you secure a direct flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Atlanta? The most affordable month to fly is typically May, with a median fare of just $117. Following closely, April also offers competitive prices with a median of $194. January is another good option, with median fares around $229.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Atlanta

Regular price: $73 - $177

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

The regular price range for this route is between $73 and $177. The current lowest deal is $61 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 29-Oct 31.

now $61

Low $73

High $177

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Atlanta

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to ATL is October, with a median price of $75. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1448. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $75

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,448

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Atlanta

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$209

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$352

$211

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$447

$211

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$352

$142

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$447

$166

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$450

$238

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

$447 → $165

63%

1 night

Aug 19 - Aug 20

$433 → $183

58%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$420 → $183

56%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$447 → $211

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Atlanta

Raleigh - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from RDU to ATL are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $117.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 37m

The median flight time for direct flights from RDU to ATL is 1 hour 37 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 11.9% of recent flights from RDU to ATL are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from RDU to ATL are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Atlanta.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$76

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$74

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Cheapest

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International offers diverse carrier options and full cabin class variety.

📍 ~235 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Raleigh to Atlanta.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Atlanta

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From RDU

Elite

Aug 28

Atlanta, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,521

$854

Save $667

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Aug 26

Atlanta, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,556

$854

Save $702

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Aug 21

Atlanta, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,536

$919

Save $617

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Aug 20

Atlanta, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,575

$939

Save $636

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Aug 20

Atlanta, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,507

$914

Save $593

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Aug 20

Atlanta, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,256

$879

Save $377

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Sep 25

Atlanta, United States

66% AI deal score

$942

$719

Save $223

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Sep 24

Atlanta, United States

66% AI deal score

$931

$719

Save $212

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Oct 10

Atlanta, United States

66% AI deal score

$959

$719

Save $240

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Sep 17

Atlanta, United States

66% AI deal score

$945

$719

Save $226

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Sep 18

Atlanta, United States

66% AI deal score

$959

$719

Save $240

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Nov 06

Atlanta, United States

66% AI deal score

$953

$719

Save $234

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Raleigh to Atlanta is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $329. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $894. For travelers planning in advance, aiming for the 60+ day window can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Atlanta is considered to be $189 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $269. Prices can go up to $445 or more, representing the higher end of fares observed.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Atlanta, with a median price of $117. April also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $194. The annual median price for this route is $269, indicating that certain months can offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

Related routes

More routes from Raleigh

Flights from Raleigh to Bangkok Flights from Raleigh to Barcelona Flights from Raleigh to Beijing Flights from Raleigh to Berlin Flights from Raleigh to Boston Flights from Raleigh to Brussels Flights from Raleigh to Cancún Flights from Raleigh to Chicago Flights from Raleigh to Cleveland Flights from Raleigh to Copenhagen Flights from Raleigh to Denver Flights from Raleigh to Kolkata

Flights to Atlanta from other cities

Flights from Louisville to Atlanta Flights from Richmond to Atlanta Flights from Sacramento to Atlanta Flights from Salt Lake City to Atlanta Flights from San Antonio to Atlanta Flights from San Diego to Atlanta Flights from San Francisco to Atlanta Flights from Sarasota to Atlanta Flights from Savannah to Atlanta Flights from Seattle to Atlanta Flights from St. Louis to Atlanta Flights from Syracuse to Atlanta

Raleigh to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Atlanta

Regular price: $73 - $177

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

The regular price range for this route is between $73 and $177. The current lowest deal is $61 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 29-Oct 31.

now $61

Low $73

High $177

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Atlanta

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to ATL is October, with a median price of $75. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1448. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $75

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,448

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Atlanta

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$209

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$352

$211

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$447

$211

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$352

$142

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$447

$166

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Atlanta

Raleigh (RDU) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$450

$238

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

$447 → $165

63%

1 night

Aug 19 - Aug 20

$433 → $183

58%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$420 → $183

56%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$447 → $211

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Atlanta

Raleigh - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from RDU to ATL are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $117.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 37m

The median flight time for direct flights from RDU to ATL is 1 hour 37 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 11.9% of recent flights from RDU to ATL are direct, with most having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from RDU to ATL are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Atlanta.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$76

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$74

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Cheapest

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International offers diverse carrier options and full cabin class variety.

Atlanta, United States

66% AI deal score

$953

$719

Save $234

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Atlanta

Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Atlanta

Raleigh to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Atlanta

Direct flights from Raleigh to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Atlanta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Atlanta

Raleigh - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 1h 37m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Raleigh 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 28

Aug 26

Aug 21

Aug 20

Aug 20

Aug 20

Sep 25

Sep 24

Oct 10

Sep 17

Sep 18

Nov 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

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

What's a cheap fare from Raleigh to Atlanta?

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

Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Atlanta?

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Atlanta?

How often do cheap flights from Raleigh to Atlanta come up?

Related routes

More routes from Raleigh

Flights to Atlanta from other cities

Raleigh to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Atlanta

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Atlanta

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Atlanta

Direct flights from Raleigh to Atlanta

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Atlanta

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Atlanta

Raleigh - Atlanta route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 1h 37m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Raleigh 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 28

Aug 26

Aug 21

Aug 20

Aug 20

Aug 20

Sep 25

Sep 24

Oct 10

Sep 17

Sep 18

Nov 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

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

What's a cheap fare from Raleigh to Atlanta?

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