Domestic route
Cheap flights from Seattle to Atlanta
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). 2,178 miles, 4h 35m nonstop.
SEA to ATL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,178 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 4h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLWNASNK5 airlinesDelta, Southwest, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 28all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 3h aheadAtlanta vs Seattle
Seattle to Atlanta
Round trips from $170
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 Seattle to Atlanta
5 airlines fly nonstop with 28 departures a day combined, plus 5 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHX, PHL, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, CHS, TPA, RDU, BDL, ORF · first checked bag from $45
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, FLL, MCO, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, EWR, SFO, 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)AAUAB63 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- New York (JFK)AAB62 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
Tips for this route
- Delta, Southwest, Alaska and Spirit all fly SEA 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 $170; September 2026 is the most expensive at $226 and up, a difference of $56 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% 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 Seattle. 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 Seattle to AtlantaSeattle to Atlanta: common questions
How long is the flight from Seattle to Atlanta?
A nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 4h 35m gate to gate, covering 2,178 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SEA to ATL?
Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines operate nonstop flights from Seattle (SEA) to Atlanta (ATL), with 28 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, ORD and JFK.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Atlanta?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Seattle (SEA) to Atlanta (ATL), starting at $170 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Seattle 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 Seattle and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Seattle. SEA is on America/Los Angeles 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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