Cheap flights from Detroit to Atlanta (DTT - ATL) from $26

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DTT — ATL
Oct 8 — Oct 151

The best prices from Detroit All airports to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in January or February, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Detroit (DTT) to Atlanta (ATL)

All the information you need to plan the best DTT to ATL flight in 2023: compare Detroit to Atlanta flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Atlanta.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$178

One-way from

$69
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 41% potential price drop
From Detroit (DTT) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

DTT - ATL

Price

$178 - $349

ATL

Temperature

42.8 - 80.6 °F

ATL

Rainfall

3.4 - 5.3 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit to Atlanta?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 87%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to Atlanta?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 22 days in advance to save up to 49% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 22 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Detroit to Atlanta 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $157, or $239 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Atlanta?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Atlanta from Detroit average $167. You can even find prices in January for less than $167, as users have found deals to Atlanta from as low as $63. The month of April appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Atlanta from Detroit. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 41%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Atlanta (DTT - ATL)?

When flying from Detroit to Atlanta, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the evening.

Cheap Frontier flights from Detroit to Atlanta

Find some of the cheapest Frontier flights traveling from Detroit to Atlanta. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Detroit to Atlanta is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $227.81 RT. This price is typically 17% cheaper than other airlines that offer Detroit to Atlanta flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $98. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is the most common Detroit airport to take off from when flying to Atlanta. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Atlanta. When flying from Detroit to Atlanta, Frontier flights are 14% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Detroit to Atlanta

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  • If you’re traveling from Detroit to Atlanta, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Detroit to Atlanta flights are typically 34% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $116.03 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $39. When traveling from Detroit to Atlanta on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. When flying from Detroit to Atlanta, Spirit Airlines flights are -10% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Detroit to Atlanta flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for DTT to ATL flights for October, November
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One-way flights to Atlanta from Detroit

The cheapest one-way flights from Detroit to Atlanta
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

DTW - ATL

DTWATL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/14

Nonstop2h 01m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 10/17

Nonstop2h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

DTW - ATL

DTWATL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/14

Nonstop2h 02m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/14

Nonstop1h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

DTW - ATL

DTWATL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/2

Nonstop2h 01m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 11/5

Nonstop2h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

DTW - ATL

DTWATL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/14

Nonstop2h 01m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 10/16

Nonstop1h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

DTW - ATL

DTWATL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/17

Nonstop1h 57m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 10/17

Nonstop2h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

DTW - ATL

DTWATL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/2

Nonstop2h 03m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 11/5

Nonstop2h 06m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

DTW - ATL

DTWATL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/16

Nonstop2h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 10/20

Nonstop2h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

DTW - ATL

DTWATL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/3

Nonstop2h 03m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 11/9

Nonstop1h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

DTW - ATL

DTWATL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/3

Nonstop2h 03m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/7

Nonstop2h 06m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines from Detroit to Atlanta to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food really, just snacks. F/A's were slightly on the rude side even in 1st. Flight was delayed 2 hours departing DTW, then after we landed we waited on the ground another 2 hours for a gate, then yet another 20 minutes to get the jet bridge connected to the aircraft.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food really, just snacks. F/A's were slightly on the rude side even in 1st. Flight was delayed 2 hours departing DTW, then after we landed we waited on the ground another 2 hours for a gate, then yet another 20 minutes to get the jet bridge connected to the aircraft.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food really, just snacks. F/A's were slightly on the rude side even in 1st. Flight was delayed 2 hours departing DTW, then after we landed we waited on the ground another 2 hours for a gate, then yet another 20 minutes to get the jet bridge connected to the aircraft.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food really, just snacks. F/A's were slightly on the rude side even in 1st. Flight was delayed 2 hours departing DTW, then after we landed we waited on the ground another 2 hours for a gate, then yet another 20 minutes to get the jet bridge connected to the aircraft.

WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food really, just snacks. F/A's were slightly on the rude side even in 1st. Flight was delayed 2 hours departing DTW, then after we landed we waited on the ground another 2 hours for a gate, then yet another 20 minutes to get the jet bridge connected to the aircraft.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,486 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food really, just snacks. F/A's were slightly on the rude side even in 1st. Flight was delayed 2 hours departing DTW, then after we landed we waited on the ground another 2 hours for a gate, then yet another 20 minutes to get the jet bridge connected to the aircraft.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Detroit to Atlanta flights.

What airports serve Detroit to Atlanta flights?

When you fly from Detroit to Atlanta, you’ll be flying out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to go to your final destination at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. You’ll find that the trip between these two cities can be inexpensive sometimes. There are also quite a few options of flights to choose from making it easy to find one to match your needs. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest one in all of the United States. It’s actually the busiest airport in the world and it has been for more than 20 years. It serves all of Atlanta’s metro area, as well as the surrounding region. The location is only seven miles from downtown Atlanta. You’ll find 192 gates at the airport. It has five runways to serve those. There are many international flights taking off from and landing at this airport every day. 40 of the gates are for serving international travel.

Which airlines fly directly from Detroit to Atlanta?

If you want to fly non-stop to Atlanta from Detroit, you can fly on Delta or Spirit. These are all flights that take only around two hours. Overall, this route has many options for both flights with a stop and flights without one.

What are the stopover options between Detroit to Atlanta?

If you choose to fly with Spirit Airlines, you might stop in Baltimore for a couple of hours. They also have a flight that goes to Fort Lauderdale on the way to Atlanta. American Airlines offers stopovers in Charlotte with options that range from about 40 minutes to around three hours. You could also stop with American in Washington DC, New York LaGuardia, Chicago O’Hare, or in Miami. United will take you through Houston or Chicago. Delta has one-stop flights that go through Nashville. These flights are around four to five hours in total travel time.

Do I need a passport or a visa to fly from Detroit to Atlanta?

No you don’t need a passport or visa. The flight from Detroit to Atlanta is domestic requiring valid forms of identification only.

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Atlanta?

Booking a flight from Detroit All airports (DTT) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is your only option if you wish to fly from Detroit to Atlanta. On a typical day, there are 45 flights from All airports to Hartsfield-Jackson, all of which are around 1h 53m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from All airports to Atlanta.

Can I find flights from Detroit to Atlanta for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to Atlanta for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $38, but on average you can expect to pay $49.

Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to Atlanta for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Detroit to Atlanta under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Detroit to Atlanta is less than $50.

Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to Atlanta for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Detroit to Atlanta within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from Detroit to Atlanta?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Detroit to Atlanta on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 39 flights from Detroit to Atlanta a day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 10% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 23% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 13% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 54% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Detroit to Atlanta?

Frontier and Spirit Airlines can get you from Detroit to Atlanta in just under 2h 01m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Detroit and Atlanta are separated by a distance of 599 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Atlanta round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Atlanta is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $38 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Spirit Airlines, starting at $39. Users have found that Frontier is 77% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Atlanta one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $26. Spirit Airlines flights start at $27 while deals on Delta start at $69 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Atlanta?

What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Atlanta?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to Atlanta on time: Aeromexico (90%), Korean Air (88%), Delta (88%).

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Atlanta?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $20. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson) can be booked for $36 on average our data indicates $681 when flying from Detroit to Atlanta.

What does DTW to ATL mean?

This is defined as Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL). Codes like Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

What are the most eco-friendly airlines from Detroit to Atlanta?

Several eco-friendly airlines offer flights to Atlanta from Detroit. They include American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines. To reduce its carbon footprint, United Airlines has implemented initiatives such as purchasing new, light, and fuel-efficient planes, investing in sustainable aviation fuel, and reducing the amount of paper it uses. American Airlines has also implemented many initiatives such as partnering with carbon offset companies, purchasing fuel-saving ground equipment, and introducing recyclable products on its flights. To reach zero carbon emissions in the next few years, Delta Airlines has, on the other hand, invested in innovative clean air travel technologies. It has also retired its old planes and replaced them with new and more fuel-saving models.

How can I fly more sustainably from Detroit to Atlanta?

If you’re an eco-conscious individual, and you’d like to travel sustainably to Atlanta from Detroit, there are several sustainable travel tips that you can practice. One of these tips is traveling during the day, as at night, flights normally lead to the formation of clouds which impede radiation emitted by the earth from escaping. Another sustainable travel tip you can practice is offsetting your carbon every time you fly. Offsetting your carbon means purchasing carbon offsets from reliable carbon offset companies. By buying carbon offsets, you’ll be funding environmental conservation initiatives supported by the carbon offset companies. The other tips you can practice to travel sustainably include packing light luggage, traveling on board a direct flight, and traveling during off-peak seasons.

Alternative routes for Detroit to Atlanta

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Atlanta

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Detroit to Atlanta choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$36Average$85FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$39Average$116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$92Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$98Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Detroit to Atlanta

See what time of day planes typically take off from Detroit to Atlanta
11%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
42%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
31%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
16%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
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Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Atlanta

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Detroit to Atlanta
Sunday50daily flights
Monday50daily flights
Tuesday38daily flights
Wednesday40daily flights
Thursday49daily flights
Friday51daily flights
Saturday42daily flights

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