Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Atlanta (CHI - ATL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Atlanta and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$158	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Aug 13 — Sun, Aug 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Atlanta is currently $158
Cheapest one-way flight	$79	Delta Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Aug 12	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Atlanta is currently $79
Last-minute weekend getaway	$262	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Atlanta is currently $262
Cheapest business class flights	$386	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Aug 13 — Sun, Aug 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Atlanta is currently $386

Fastest flight	1 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Atlanta takes 1 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Atlanta is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $55–210
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $115–220

Popular airlines from Chicago to Atlanta

Delta

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $175–395

81 weekly nonstop flights

MDW, ORD - ATL Every day

491 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - ATL Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $229

Typical price: $175–375

28 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - ATL Every day

1977 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - ATL Every day
United

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $165–395

40 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - ATL Every day

30 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATL Every day
American

Nonstop

from $199

Typical price: $160–375

28 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - ATL Every day

123 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATL Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $158

Typical price: $80–195

28 weekly nonstop flights

MDW, ORD - ATL Every day

19 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - ATL Every day
Alaska

from $629

Typical price: $510–1,100

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - ATL Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta United States 14 min 8 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Birmingham United States 2 hr 11 min 136 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Greenville United States 2 hr 29 min 147 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

Chattanooga United States 1 hr 48 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Atlanta

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Atlanta are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $55 to $210.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Atlanta recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $158. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $199, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $229, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 24.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $199, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $199, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $158, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 16.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $629, flying from Aug 29 to Aug 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Atlanta starts at $158 from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Wed, Aug 12.

1 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Atlanta.

Atlanta is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive in summer (May–Sep). Winters (Nov–Mar) are generally mild. Big events include celebrations for Martin Luther King, Jr., Weekend (Jan) and Independence Day (Jul 4). The Yellow Daisy Festival (Sep), an arts and crafts fair, is held in nearby Stone Mountain.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Atlanta.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Atlanta really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Atlanta.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 81 nonstop flights and 491 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 28 nonstop flights and 1,977 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Atlanta are:

United offers 40 nonstop flights and 30 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
American offers 28 nonstop flights and 123 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
Frontier offers 28 nonstop flights and 19 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Atlanta.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Atlanta recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $158. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $199, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $229, flying from Aug 20 to Aug 24.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $199, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $199, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $158, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 16.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Atlanta is $629, flying from Aug 29 to Aug 31.

Southwest, Delta, Frontier, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Atlanta.

There are 81 Delta direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 United direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 American direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Atlanta at price $262 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.

Southwest, Delta, Frontier, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Atlanta.

There are 81 Delta direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 United direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 American direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Atlanta start at $158 from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Atlanta, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Atlanta start at $386 from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Atlanta start at $158 from Thu, Aug 13 to Sun, Aug 16.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Atlanta, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Atlanta starts at $262 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Atlanta at price $262 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Atlanta, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.