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

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York John F. Kennedy to Atlanta? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York to Atlanta: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 1,346
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week1,288

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Atlanta: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Atlanta: Atlanta Fulton County, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson and Atlanta De Kalb / Peachtree.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Atlanta is ج.م.‏ 2,937. 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.
2 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Atlanta.
WestJet, LATAM Airlines and Delta fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Atlanta.
As of March 2025, there are 694 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Atlanta.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Atlanta is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 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 ج.م.‏ 2,937.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Atlanta on Wednesday, 12 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Atlanta is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. July is typically the warmest month in Atlanta, when it usually averages around 33°C. You can expect the least rain in October. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -0°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Atlanta.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Atlanta: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta is 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Atlanta's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as New York (the location of John F. Kennedy International Airport).

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the most popular route, with 177 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from JFK to ATL is with Delta at 21:55. Go for the first departure with Delta at 06:00 if you want to get going early.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from JFK to Atlanta.

  • If you're travelling during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

  • You can reserve a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta. Begin your trip at JFK and touch down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

  • Keep an eye out for promotions from Delta. This carrier operates direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta.

  • After booking your flight tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're flying within United States. As long as you have another valid form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.

  • Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 48 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near JFK. Whether you're taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Atlanta

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta is ج.م.‏ 1,346. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م.‏ 2,937. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to Atlanta.

  • May is the cheapest month for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap ticket from JFK to Atlanta is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has fallen.

  • Use the filters to tailor your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta. Enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.

Airports in Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 17 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 9 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATL:

Best time to go to Atlanta

  • July is the busiest month to catch a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Atlanta, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.

  • Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from JFK to Atlanta in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 14ºC on average.

More about Atlanta

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