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Flights to Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta is one of the world's busiest airports and a major connecting hub, so many trips across the Southeast pass through it.
AtlantaUnited States
Major airports
- ATL, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Airlines you'll often see
Delta, Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, American Airlines, United. Routes and schedules change, so search your dates to see who flies when.
Popular flight routes
- New York (JFK) to Atlanta (ATL)
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Atlanta (ATL)
- Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL)
- Dallas (DFW) to Atlanta (ATL)
- Miami (MIA) to Atlanta (ATL)
- San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta (ATL)
Best time to visit
Spring and fall are comfortable. Summers are hot and humid.
Getting from the airport
MARTA trains run from the domestic terminal into downtown and Midtown.
Travel tips
- Security lines can be long; arrive early.
- The Plane Train moves you between concourses quickly for connections.
- Nonstop options are plentiful, so compare direct vs. one-stop fares.
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