Cheap flights from Detroit to Atlanta

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Cheapest round-trip flights $56
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Atlanta is currently $56
Cheapest one-way flight $28
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Detroit to Atlanta is currently $28
Last-minute weekend getaway $232
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Detroit to Atlanta is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights $264
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Detroit to Atlanta is currently $264
Fastest flight 1 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Detroit to Atlanta takes 1 hr 50 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 Detroit to Atlanta is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically November.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $60–145
November
Most expensive
Typical prices: $80–240

Popular airlines from Detroit to Atlanta

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $119
    Typical price: $135–500
    76 weekly nonstop flights
    DTW - ATL Every day
    323 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - ATL Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $56
    Typical price: $75–170
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    DTW - ATL Every day
    18 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - ATL Every day
  • American
    from $187
    Typical price: $185–480
    336 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - ATL Every day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $70–185
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    DTW - ATL Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    18 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - ATL Every day
  • United
    from $369
    Typical price: $255–500
    211 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - ATL Every day
  • Southwest
    from $151
    Typical price: $180–510
    106 weekly connecting flights
    DTW - ATL Every day

Popular airports near Detroit

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 27 min 17 mi
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
    Toronto Canada 3 hr 31 min 196 mi
  • Windsor International Airport (YQG)
    Windsor Canada 25 min 6 mi
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
    Cleveland United States 2 hr 26 min 88 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 Detroit to Atlanta

The cheapest flights from Detroit to Atlanta are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $60 to $145.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Atlanta recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $56. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Atlanta is $119, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to Atlanta is $56, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Atlanta is $187, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Atlanta is $369, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Atlanta is $151, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Atlanta starts at $56 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Atlanta.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 76 nonstop flights and 323 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 336 connecting flights per week. American flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Detroit to Atlanta are:
  • Frontier offers 14 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
  • Spirit offers 5 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
  • United offers 211 connecting flights per week. United flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
  • Southwest offers 106 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Detroit and Atlanta.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Detroit to Atlanta recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $56. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Detroit to Atlanta is $119, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Detroit to Atlanta is $56, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest American flight from Detroit to Atlanta is $187, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest United flight from Detroit to Atlanta is $369, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Detroit to Atlanta is $151, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
Delta, Frontier and Spirit fly direct from Detroit to Atlanta.
  • There are 76 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Frontier direct flights from Detroit to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Spirit direct flights from Detroit to Atlanta per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Atlanta at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Delta, Frontier and Spirit fly direct from Detroit to Atlanta.
  • There are 76 Delta direct flights from Detroit to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Frontier direct flights from Detroit to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Spirit direct flights from Detroit to Atlanta per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Detroit to Atlanta on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Detroit and Atlanta start at $56 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Detroit 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 Detroit and Atlanta start at $264 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Detroit and Atlanta start at $56 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7.
To book business class trips from Detroit 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 Detroit and Atlanta starts at $232 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Detroit and Atlanta at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Detroit 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.

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