Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan to Hartsfield-Jackson from $119
Updated 2026-07-25
595 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 36m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) 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 Detroit Metropolitan
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is Delta's principal Midwest hub. Two terminals — McNamara (Delta) and North Terminal (Spirit, AA, UA, others) — are connected airside through the post-security ExpressTram. There is no commuter rail to downtown Detroit; DDOT bus 125 runs from the airport to Rosa Parks Transit Center in around 60 minutes. International long-haul to Europe is dense (Air France, KLM, Lufthansa) and to Asia (Delta direct to Tokyo Narita) — making DTW one of the strongest secondary US gateways for transpacific travel.
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 DTW to ATL?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 36m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 36m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 1h 36m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 36m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 36m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Detroit to Atlanta FAQs
Direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) take approximately 1h 36m for the 595-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 Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL): Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. 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.
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.