Cheap Flights from Chicago to Atlanta from 72 €

Q: How many airports are there in Atlanta?

There are 3 airports in Atlanta: Atlanta Fulton County, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson and Atlanta De Kalb / Peachtree.

Q: How much are return flights from Chicago to Atlanta?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Atlanta is 72 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Atlanta?

2 hours and 1 minute is the average flight time from Chicago to Atlanta.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Atlanta?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and WestJet fly direct from Chicago to Atlanta.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Chicago to Atlanta?

As of April 2025, there are 17,824 flights per week flying from Chicago to Atlanta.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Atlanta?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Atlanta is usually April 2025.

Q: Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Atlanta?

If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Atlanta is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson – which is 12.6 km away from the centre of Atlanta. We've found flights into this airport from 72 € .

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Atlanta on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Atlanta on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Chicago to Atlanta?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 1 minute.

Q: How can I get the best flight deal from Chicago to Atlanta?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Atlanta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

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Atlanta.72 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 May, returning Tue, 6 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.

Atlanta.72 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Tue, 6 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 72 €, select.

Atlanta.74 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 74 €, select.

Atlanta.78 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 26 Apr, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 78 €, select.

Atlanta.89 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 89 €, select.

Atlanta.96 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 96 €, select.

Atlanta.103 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.

Atlanta.103 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 103 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Atlanta

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Atlanta flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Chicago to Atlanta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	72 €
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	2 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airline	Southwest Airlines
Average flights per week	1,114

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Flying from Chicago to Atlanta: what you need to know

Begin your trip planning by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Chicago to Atlanta. Explore the options for leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), two of the city's main airports.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the chief hub in Atlanta.
1 hour 58 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Chicago to Atlanta. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
The busiest route for flights from Chicago to Atlanta is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Choose from 165 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going first thing, the earliest flight from ORD to ATL is the 05:50 Delta Air Lines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:59 with Spirit Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Chicago to Atlanta. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within United States. You will need a valid form of identification however, like a driver's licence or an ID card. Add them to your packing list after booking your cheap flights from Chicago to Atlanta.

Flying from Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Take off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on a nonstop flight from Chicago to Atlanta. From ORD, you can fly straight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
These are some of the top airlines operating direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta taking off from ORD:
We make it a breeze to find a flight from Chicago to Atlanta that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
- Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
- Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 54 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Atlanta? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Consider organising a direct flight from Chicago to Atlanta departing Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Services from MDW will take you straight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
You can board a direct flight from Chicago to Atlanta with Delta Air Lines. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of MDW.
Break up your flight from Chicago to Atlanta with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between O'Hare International Airport and Atlanta are:
- Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
- Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Chicago to Atlanta? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:

Arriving in Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta is approximately 18 kilometres. It takes about 17 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to ATL if you have a late flight from Chicago to Atlanta. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Atlanta

36 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Atlanta. Return flights start from 72 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Chicago to Atlanta.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Chicago to Atlanta. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll get in touch straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from Chicago to Atlanta every day.
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Best time to go to Atlanta

It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Chicago to Atlanta. July is the most popular month for a trip to Atlanta. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Chicago to Atlanta in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Atlanta around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Atlanta

Start your Atlanta trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Atlanta, check out our selection of hotels including:
Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Atlanta itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Piedmont Park.

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