Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Hartsfield-Jackson from $119
Updated 2026-07-25
730 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 52m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL). 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 Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth International is American Airlines' largest hub and the second-busiest hub in the world by aircraft movement. Five terminals A through E are connected by the Skylink automated people mover, with DART's Orange Line running from Terminal A directly to downtown Dallas in around 50 minutes for $2.50. American dominates the schedule from DFW; Spirit and Frontier add ULCC capacity on the heaviest leisure routes — usually the cheapest fares out of the airport.
Arriving in Atlanta
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta. MARTA Red and Gold lines run from the airport's own station directly into downtown in 20 minutes for $2.50 — the cheapest big-city airport transfer in the country. Fares to Atlanta peak around the Masters (early April) and SEC football weekends (autumn Saturdays); January and August are the cheapest months despite August's heat.
Who flies DFW to ATL?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 52m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 52m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 52m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 52m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 52m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Dallas to Atlanta FAQs
Direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) take approximately 1h 52m for the 730-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.
5 carriers operate direct service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL): American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines 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.
Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the primary international airport for Atlanta. 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.