Domestic route
Cheap flights from Phoenix to Atlanta
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). 1,584 miles, 3h 30m nonstop.
PHX to ATL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,584 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLWNAS7 airlinesAmerican, Delta, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 44all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday15% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 3h aheadAtlanta vs Phoenix
Phoenix to Atlanta
Round trips from $117
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Phoenix to Atlanta
7 airlines fly nonstop with 44 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS, TPA, RDU · first checked bag from $45
- B6JetBlueConnecting via MCO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)UAB62 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)UA1 airline
- Denver (DEN)UA1 airline
- Houston (IAH)UA1 airline
- Washington (IAD)UA1 airline
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, Southwest and Alaska all fly PHX to ATL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $117; September 2026 is the most expensive at $170 and up, a difference of $53 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 15% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Atlanta: The world's busiest airport and a city worth the stop
Hartsfield–Jackson is the busiest airport on earth and Delta's home, so Atlanta is reachable nonstop from almost anywhere in the US at low fares. The city itself has the civil rights history, the BeltLine and a food scene that goes far beyond fried chicken.
Best time to visit: March–May (dogwoods and azaleas) and October–November are pleasant. Summer is hot and humid; winter is mild with rare ice days and low fares.
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Search Phoenix to AtlantaPhoenix to Atlanta: common questions
How long is the flight from Phoenix to Atlanta?
A nonstop flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 3h 30m gate to gate, covering 1,584 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHX to ATL?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from Phoenix (PHX) to Atlanta (ATL), with 44 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ORD and DEN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Atlanta?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Phoenix (PHX) to Atlanta (ATL), starting at $117 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Phoenix to Atlanta flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix. PHX is on America/Phoenix time and ATL on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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