Cheap Flights from ATL to EWR: When to Fly from Atlanta to Newark

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to EWR are

• January 1st to March 4th
• August 6th to March 4th (except the weeks of November 19th, November 26th, December 17th, and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ATL to EWR is late January. Prices can be as high as $605 for Sunday flights during late March, or as low as $122 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Newark

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Newark, NJ (EWR) will usually cost between $131 to $326 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $152. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late March, with an average price of $307. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $155 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $223 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to EWR flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ATL to EWR route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ATL to EWR flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Atlanta. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.19, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $75 (29%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $186. Return trip prices are from the EWR to ATL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ATL to EWR can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 19 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ATL to EWR while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ATL to EWR? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Newark Liberty International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 745 miles or 1199 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ATL to EWR?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to EWR flight is about 2 hour 19 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and Newark, NJ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 58 available flights from ATL to EWR.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ATL to EWR tend to depart much later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 42% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 12% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave EWR heading for ATL about 40 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Newark, NJ is about 32 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 40 minutes late
• United: 57 minutes late
• Republic: 2 minutes late
• Spirit: 25 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.