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Atlanta is the capital and most populated city in the US state of Georgia. The city is rich with history, playing a key role in the foundations of the United States - many historical events took place around Atlanta, including the Civil War, Civil Rights movements and the construction of the Western and Atlantic railroads. Today, Atlanta is popular for its heavy involvement in sports (including baseball, football and basketball), its diverse range of food from fine dining to traditional Southern cuisine, and last of all its incredible shopping experience offering shopping districts all over the city.
In summer, Atlanta can become hot and humid with temperatures reaching highs of 35°C (95°F). The best times to visit the city are usually from early May to mid June and from late August to mid October - this is when its most comfortable for visitors to enjoy warm-weather activities within the city.
Use our guide below to find out how to search and book cheap flights to Atlanta through Alternative Airlines
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the primary international airport serving Atlanta, Georgia. The airport was labeled the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic since 1998 until it lost its title in 2020 due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic - it is slowly regaining this title as of 2021. Hartsfield-Jackson is the main hub for Delta Air Lines - with around 1000 flights a day to over 200 domestic and international destinations, this Delta hub has been considered the world's largest hub for an airline. Aside from Delta, the airport is also a focus city for popular low-cost carriers including Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
Below you'll find a list of airlines that currently operate flights to/from Atlanta. We've outlined which airlines fly international routes to Atlanta, domestic routes within the US and flights to the city operated by low-cost carriers, making it easier for you to see which may be the best option for you when searching for cheap flights to Atlanta.
✈ International Airlines: Air Canada Express, Air France, British Airways, Copa Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and WestJet.
✈ Domestic Airlines within the US: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southern Airways Express, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and United Express.
✈ Low-Cost Airlines: Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines
Using our search form at the top of the page, enter the destination you plan to depart from and the arrival destination - in this example, our arrival destination will be set to Atlanta, Georgia. You can also fill in how many passengers will be flying and the cabin class you prefer to fly in.
When you fill in the departure date, our Best Farefinder calender will pop up. The dates highlighted in green are the cheapest days to fly, whereas the dates in red are more expensive. Once you've selected the date that best suits you, you can hit the 'Search Flights' button.
Once the search results have loaded, you can compare route prices and even select an airline of your choice. For this example, we'll be refining the search by selecting low-cost carriers (e.g., JetBlue and Spirit). You'll also be able to sort the results by the cheapest prices. If you've found the perfect flight for you, you can then proceed with the booking by clicking the 'Confirm Selection' button.
Below are the most popular cheap routes often used to fly to Atlanta, both internationally and domestically within the US.
From New York: Often operated by popular low-cost carriers including Frontier, Spirit and JetBlue.
From Miami: Operated regularly by Frontier, Spirit and Southwest.
From London: Frequently flown by low-cost carrier JetBlue. Also operated by major airlines such as British Airways and American Airlines.
From Philadelphia: A popular route with Spirit, Frontier and Delta.