Cheap Flights from ROA to ATL: When to Fly from Roanoke to Atlanta

 

The cheapest times to fly from ROA to ATL are

• January 1st to February 25th
• April 23rd to May 13th
• August 20th to September 23rd
• October 8th to November 18th

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 ROA to ATL is early November. Prices can be as high as $363 for Sunday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $199 for Wednesday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to Atlanta

Flying from Roanoke, VA (ROA) to Atlanta, GA (ATL) will usually cost between $209 to $299 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $230. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $276. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $45 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $244 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ROA to ATL flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ROA to ATL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Roanoke. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.42, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday 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 $53 (20%) 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 $211. Return trip prices are from the ATL to ROA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ROA to ATL can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 37 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 ROA to ATL while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Woodrum Field Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 357 miles or 575 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ROA to ATL flight is about 1 hour 37 minutes.

How many flights go between Roanoke, VA and Atlanta, GA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 63 available flights from ROA to ATL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ROA to ATL tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 24% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 27% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ATL heading for ROA about 14 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Atlanta, GA is about 4 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 22 minutes late
• Endeavor: 4 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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