Cheap Flights from ATL to JFK: When to Fly from Atlanta to New York

 

The cheapest times to fly from ATL to JFK are

• January 1st to March 4th
• August 6th to November 18th (except the week of August 27th)
• December 3rd to December 23rd (except the week of December 10th)

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 JFK is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $453 for Sunday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $177 for Wednesday flights around late October to early November.

 

When to Fly to New York

Flying from Atlanta, GA (ATL) to New York, NY (JFK) will usually cost between $180 to $318 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $180. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $308. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $128 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $208 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ATL to JFK flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ATL to JFK 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 $0.17, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to JFK, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into ATL. 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 $62 (24%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $200. Return trip prices are from the JFK 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 JFK can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 21 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 JFK while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 10 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Azul, China Eastern, Delta, Emirates, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 759 miles or 1221 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ATL to JFK flight is about 2 hour 21 minutes.

How many flights go between Atlanta, GA and New York, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 66 available flights from ATL to JFK.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ATL to JFK tend to depart much later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 44% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 5% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave JFK heading for ATL about 31 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in New York, NY is about 25 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 30 minutes late
• JetBlue: 36 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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