Cheap flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Phoenix Sky Harbor from $169
Updated 2026-07-26
1584 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 3h 35m with 7 airlines operating direct service from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is the world's busiest airport by passenger count and Delta's main hub, with five domestic concourses and a separate international concourse all linked by an underground people mover. MARTA's Red and Gold lines run from the airport's own station directly into downtown Atlanta in around 20 minutes for $2.50 — one of the cheapest big-city airport transfers in the country. Fares from ATL are competitive on virtually every route Delta serves; ULCC carriers Spirit and Frontier add discount capacity on the heaviest leisure corridors.
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor is 4 miles east of downtown Phoenix — one of the most central airports in the US after BOS and DCA. Valley Metro Rail does not enter the airport; the PHX Sky Train light rail connects to METRO at 44th Street/Washington in 5 minutes for $4 then onward to downtown. Spring training (February–March) is peak season; June–August summer heat (110°F+) drives fares to their lowest.
Who flies ATL to PHX?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 3h 35m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 3h 35m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 3h 35m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 3h 35m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 3h 35m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 3h 35m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 3h 35m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Atlanta to Phoenix FAQs
Direct flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) take approximately 3h 35m for the 1584-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
7 carriers operate direct service from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX): Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is the primary international airport for Phoenix. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.