Cheap Flights from IAH to ATL: When to Fly from Houston to Atlanta

 

The cheapest times to fly from IAH to ATL are

• January 1st to February 25th
• July 30th to November 18th
• December 3rd to December 16th

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 IAH to ATL is early December. Prices can be as high as $557 for Sunday flights during early March, or as low as $103 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Atlanta

Flying from Houston, TX (IAH) to Atlanta, GA (ATL) will usually cost between $109 to $301 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $131. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early March, with an average price of $303. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $172 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $190 can be considered a good price for a round-trip IAH to ATL flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the IAH to ATL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Houston. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.17, 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 $70 (31%) 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 $156. Return trip prices are from the ATL to IAH flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from IAH to ATL can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 13 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 8 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Qantas, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 688 miles or 1107 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop IAH to ATL flight is about 2 hour 13 minutes.

How many flights go between Houston, TX and Atlanta, GA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 48 available flights from IAH to ATL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from IAH to ATL tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 34% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 9% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ATL heading for IAH about 18 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Atlanta, GA is about 14 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: 18 minutes late
• SkyWest: 22 minutes late
• Republic: 26 minutes late
• Mesa: 25 minutes late
• Spirit: 9 minutes late
• ExpressJet: 12 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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