Atlanta, the big city with lots of Southern hospitality, traces its history from a railroad junction in the wilderness to the economic and cultural capital of the American South. With more than 4 million people calling Atlanta home and millions of travelers booking Atlanta flights every year, the city maintains its “homey”, small-town Southern hospitality with all the glamour and sophistication of an international city.
Bring a tour guide with you on your Atlanta flight and read up on the city's hot tourist destinations. Aside from the World of Coca-Cola and the Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta has a rich history that is lost on many first-time visitors. Tourists booking flights to Atlanta will find 100 streets that include the word "Peachtree," will likely find peanuts (Georgia's major agricultural crop) and not peaches, and will be standing in the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Find flights to Atlanta
Back to top
It isn't called "Hot-lanta" for nothing. Tourists booking flights to Atlanta during the summer months should be prepared for hot and humid weather. The good news is that many travelers opt to visit Atlanta during cooler months, so you're likely to find cheap flights to Atlanta and discounted hotel rooms.Spring and fall are the best times to take a flight to Atlanta if you are concerned about the humid summer weather. Be forewarned, however, that thousands of college students gather for the start of a new school year in late August. Finding a hotel room can be tough during this time.
Back to top
There is no official "tourist season" in Atlanta -- the city is a year-round destination for business conventions and trade shows. However, those visitors planning on vacationing in Atlanta might do well to plan their Atlanta flights and accommodations around the weather.
Peak Season:
Atlanta's peak seasons are spring and fall. Spring is the best time to visit. The weather is warm but not stuffy, and the nights are cool and breezy. Of course, this is also when school is in session, so finding cheap flights to Atlanta might be hard and hotels book up fast.
Off Season:
During the summer, Atlanta can be very humid. The good news is that tourists don't often visit during the summer so it's likely you'll find cheap flights to Atlanta and plenty of hotel room availability.
Find cheap flights to Atlanta
Back to top
Flights to Atlanta arrive at Atlanta's International Airport, just 10 miles from downtown Atlanta.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Distance: 10 miles south of downtown
Drive time: 20 mins
There are lots of ways to get from the airport to downtown easily. The Ground Transportation Center (GTC) houses all Ground Transportation Services including buses, taxis, shuttles (shared-ride, car rental, off-site airport parking), limousines/sedans and City Trains/MARTA.
Transportation services are also available for persons with disabilities.
Back to top
The subway is a 15-minute ride to downtown. The subway and buses are run by Metropolitan Area Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). With Atlanta’s growth have come traffic headaches: Atlantans spend more time stuck in traffic, commuting to work than most others in the world so you may want to avoid driving in and around the city, if you can.
You can also enjoy biking the 15-mile loop in Piedmont Park or hike through Fernbank Forest, a few miles northeast of Downtown.
Back to top
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The airport is situated 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta. Travelers looking for cheap flights to Atlanta during high tourist season can fly into an alternative Georgia airport, but you'll need to rent a car to get to Atlanta. If you're visiting Atlanta during the peak season, it's worth spending the money on Atlanta flights and avoiding a rental car.
Alternative airports (distance in miles):
Chattanooga (106); Birmingham (134)
Back to top
