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Atlanta.$86 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $86, select.
Atlanta.$91 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $91, select.
Atlanta.$121 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $121, select.
Atlanta.$122 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May, returning Tue, 13 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 13 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $122, select.
Atlanta.$122 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Tue, 22 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $122, select.
Atlanta.$126 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.
Atlanta.$131 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Fri, 1 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York Newark on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.
Atlanta.$131 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York Newark on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Atlanta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Atlanta flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $122
Jun
from $91
Jul
from $122
Aug
from $121
Sep
from $205
Oct
from $205
Nov
from $216
Dec
from $338
Jan
from $339
Feb
from $370
Mar
from $339
Apr
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New York to Atlanta: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$86
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week1,339

Finding cheap flights from New York to Atlanta: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Atlanta: Atlanta Fulton County, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson and Atlanta De Kalb / Peachtree.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Atlanta is $86. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Atlanta.
WestJet, LATAM Airlines and Delta fly direct from New York to Atlanta.
As of May 2025, there are 5,356 flights per week flying from New York to Atlanta.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Atlanta is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Atlanta is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson – which is 12.6 km away from the centre of Atlanta. We've found flights into this airport from $86.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Atlanta on Wednesday, 28 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 33 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Atlanta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Atlanta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. July is typically the warmest month in Atlanta, when it usually averages around 33°C. You can expect the least rain in October. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -0°C. The rainiest month is July.
The cheapest airline that flies to Atlanta is Spirit Airlines .

Travelling from New York to Atlanta: what you need to know

  • Your next exciting journey begins at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore the options for booking a flight from New York to Atlanta leaving from either of these.

  • Touch down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). This is how most airline passengers arrive in Atlanta.

  • Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct New York to Atlanta flight.

  • New York and Atlanta share the same timezone, UTC-4.

  • You can pick from 77 services each week between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and {"defaultCase":"Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport","accusativeCase":"Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport","nominativeCase":"Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport","dativeCase":"Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport"} (ATL). This is the most popular route when booking flights from New York to Atlanta.

  • Allow plenty of time to get on your New York to Atlanta flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're getting away during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas and New Year.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Atlanta

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Atlanta is $41. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $86. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap New York to Atlanta flights by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time for picking up a bargain.

  • The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from New York to Atlanta is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on cheap flights from New York to Atlanta.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' New York to Atlanta flights.

Flying from New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You can catch a direct flight from New York to Atlanta leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Begin your trip at JFK and touch down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

  • You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct New York to Atlanta plane tickets out of JFK. Get on board with any of these:

  • Located around 19 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from New York to Atlanta? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.

  • The address for JFK is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Prefer to take off from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? This popular hub offers direct flights from New York to Atlanta, seamlessly connecting you to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

  • EWR has a range of airlines offering direct New York to Atlanta plane tickets. Book your seat with any of these:

  • You can reach EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.

  • You're going on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your flight from New York to Atlanta:

  • When it comes to flight punctuality, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.3%.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Nonstop flights from New York to Atlanta are offered by LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is where you can expect to touch down.

  • These airlines offer direct New York to Atlanta plane tickets with departures from LGA. Just choose your carrier and take off:

  • The journey time to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.

  • Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Atlanta flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:

  • LGA has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and get to your destination as expected.

  • The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

Arriving in Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 15 minutes.

  • It usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • Consider staying in a hotel near ATL if you have a late flight from New York to Atlanta. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Pick up a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car and discover Atlanta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.

  • You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.

Best time to go to Atlanta

  • February is the quietest month for flights from New York to Atlanta, while July is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Atlanta based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your New York to Atlanta ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Atlanta in January when temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).

More about Atlanta

  • Start your Atlanta trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Atlanta, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are highlights which should be on any good Atlanta itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Atlanta, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel about 467 kilometres south-east to Jacksonville to tick off its leading attractions. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of United States, head for Charlotte, about 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are among its highlights.

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