Cheap Flights from PHX to ATL: When to Fly from Phoenix to Atlanta

 

The cheapest times to fly from PHX to ATL are

• August 6th to February 25th (except the weeks of November 19th, November 26th, and February 12th)

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 PHX to ATL is early September. Prices can be as high as $871 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $251 for Tuesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Atlanta

Flying from Phoenix, AZ (PHX) to Atlanta, GA (ATL) will usually cost between $265 to $460 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $266. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $536. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $270 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $353 can be considered a good price for a round-trip PHX to ATL flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the PHX to ATL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Phoenix. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.14, which is far 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 $61 (16%) 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 $328. Return trip prices are from the ATL to PHX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from PHX to ATL can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 50 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 12 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, China Eastern, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, JetBlue, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1584 miles or 2549 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop PHX to ATL flight is about 3 hour 50 minutes.

How many flights go between Phoenix, AZ and Atlanta, GA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 71 available flights from PHX to ATL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from PHX to ATL tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 21% 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 ATL heading for PHX about 8 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Atlanta, GA is about 5 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 9 minutes late
• Delta: 8 minutes late
• American: 7 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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