Search for flights

Flight type Round-trip One-way
Age categories
Age of children at time of trip

We will search for applicable airfare discounts. Must have 1 adult for each infant in lap

Additional search options

Detroit to Atlanta Flights

Detroit Metro Airport

The Orbitz.com website makes it easy to find cheap flights from Detroit to any destination. The Detroit Metro Airport is located at 9000 Middlebelt Road, approximately 21 miles from downtown Detroit. Twelve airlines service the airport, including Delta Airlines, Frontier, Air Tran and American Airlines. When you use Orbitz.com to book your flight, the website searches flights from all available airlines so you can choose a flight with cheap tickets.

Parking and Transportation

The Detroit Metro Airport offers long-term parking for $10 per day. It also runs complimentary shuttle services from the parking lots to the airport terminals. If you're traveling for more than four days, it's cheaper to take a cab to the airport. Cab fare from downtown Detroit costs $44.50. If you need access to a vehicle when you arrive at your destination, you can reserve a rental car using the Orbitz.com website. This way, you can get from the airport to your hotel without relying on public transportation.

Dining at the Airport

There are a variety of restaurants located at the airport including Chili's, Diego's Mexican Cantina, Detroit 500 and Fuddruckers. When you book your flight using Orbitz.com, you have plenty of time to grab a quick meal before your flight, because your travel arrangements are made before you arrive at the airport. The Orbitz.com website does more than find cheap flights from Detroit; it has all the tools you need to plan your entire trip.

Atlanta Airport Information

Most of the visitors to Atlanta fly into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson is located 11 miles south of Atlanta, with easy access to the city via I-85. On your next visit, use Orbitz.com to book your budget flights to Atlanta, and you will be able to choose from any of the major domestic and international airlines that service the airport.

Ground Transportation in Atlanta

The most economical means of transportation into the city is via the MARTA, Atlanta's local train service. You can board the MARTA at the station, near the baggage claim area. Twenty minutes and $2.50 later, you'll be checking into your hotel in downtown Atlanta. Taxi service is available at the yellow bus aisle right outside of baggage claim. Expect fares into the city to cost roughly $30. If you used Orbitz.com to purchase your air ticket, consider bundling in a rental car or choosing a hotel that offers free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Atlanta Area Weather Information

Atlanta's winters are mild, with average temperatures in the 40s and 50s, but summer temperatures can soar up to the 90s, with extreme humidity making it feel even hotter. July is the rainiest month of the year, so be sure to pack a rain slicker or umbrella in case you run into showers.

What to Do in Atlanta

Atlanta combines the elegance and charm of the south with big city living. Whether you are a history buff, urban adventurer or outdoor enthusiast, you will have plenty of choices to put into your planner for your Atlanta visit. Consider a trip to Turner Field, enjoy the nightlife in Buckhead, visit Olympic Park or take a bike tour of the city. Whatever you choose to do while you are there, remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you plan to look for flights to Atlanta.

Cheap flights from Detroit to Atlanta

Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)

Cheapest fares highlighted below

Previous May
Next July
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
26 27 28 29 30 31 1 $232
2 $232 3 $340 4 $232 5 $256 6 $218 7 $218 8 $256
9 $390 10 $256 11 $256 12 $256 13 $256 14 $281 15 $256
16 $281 17 $256 18 $256 19 $256 20 $256 21 $281 22 $256
23 $281 24 $281 25 $238 26 $306 27 $312 28 $312 29 $312
30 1 2 3 4 5 6

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 48 hours. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

June

Cheapest weekend flights in June from Detroit to Atlanta

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Jun 7 Detroit (DTW) Atlanta (ATL) AirTran Airways $218
Return Sun, Jun 9 Atlanta (ATL) Detroit (DTW) AirTran Airways

Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from Detroit to Atlanta

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Jun 6 Detroit (DTW) Atlanta (ATL) AirTran Airways $218
Return Wed, Jun 12 Atlanta (ATL) Detroit (DTW) AirTran Airways

Best one-week trip in June from Detroit to Atlanta

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jun 25 Detroit (DTW) Atlanta (ATL) American Airlines $238
Return Tue, Jul 2 Atlanta (ATL) Detroit (DTW) American Airlines
Back to menu Return to top
July

Cheapest weekend flights in July from Detroit to Atlanta

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Jul 26 Detroit (DTW) Atlanta (ATL) Delta Air Lines $318
Return Sun, Jul 28 Atlanta (ATL) Detroit (DTW) Delta Air Lines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Detroit to Atlanta

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jul 2 Detroit (DTW) Atlanta (ATL) American Airlines $238
Return Sat, Jul 6 Atlanta (ATL) Detroit (DTW) American Airlines

Best one-week trip in July from Detroit to Atlanta

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Jul 3 Detroit (DTW) Atlanta (ATL) American Airlines $276
Return Wed, Jul 10 Atlanta (ATL) Detroit (DTW) American Airlines
Back to menu Return to top
August

Cheapest weekend flights in August from Detroit to Atlanta

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Aug 31 Detroit (DTW) Atlanta (ATL) AirTran Airways $238
Return Mon, Sep 2 Atlanta (ATL) Detroit (DTW) AirTran Airways

Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Detroit to Atlanta

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Aug 29 Detroit (DTW) Atlanta (ATL) AirTran Airways $218
Return Wed, Sep 4 Atlanta (ATL) Detroit (DTW) AirTran Airways

Best one-week trip in August from Detroit to Atlanta

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Aug 10 Detroit (DTW) Atlanta (ATL) Delta Air Lines $318
Return Sat, Aug 17 Atlanta (ATL) Detroit (DTW) Delta Air Lines
Back to menu Return to top
Airports in Detroit MI, US
map of airports in Detroit
  • 1

    Willow Run (YIP)

    Distance from City Center: 26 miles

  • 2

    Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)

    Distance from City Center: 17.5 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from DTW to ATL

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal EM Delta Air Lines
    Terminal N AirTran Airways
Back to menu Return to top
Airports in Atlanta GA, US
map of airports in Atlanta
  • 1

    Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)

    Distance from City Center: 9 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from DTT to ATL

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal N AirTran Airways
    Terminal S Delta Air Lines
Back to menu Return to top
Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between Detroit and Atlanta

Equipment Carrier
Boeing 767-300 Passenger Delta Air Lines
Boeing 767-400 Passenger Delta Air Lines
Boeing 737-700 Passenger AirTran Airways
Boeing 757-300 Passenger Delta Air Lines
Airbus Industrie A319 Delta Air Lines
McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Delta Air Lines
Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) Passenger Delta Air Lines
Boeing 767-300 (Winglets) Passenger Delta Air Lines
Canadair Regional Jet 900 Delta Air Lines
Boeing 767 Passenger Delta Air Lines
Airbus Industrie A320 Delta Air Lines
McDonnell Douglas MD-88 Delta Air Lines
Boeing 757 Passenger Delta Air Lines
Boeing 717 AirTran Airways
Boeing 737-800 Passenger Delta Air Lines
Canadair Regional Jet Delta Air Lines
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-50 Passenger Delta Air Lines
Back to menu Return to top

More to explore for Detroit to Atlanta

Flight facts

    • 14 direct flights are operating from Detroit to Atlanta today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 1h 58m.
    • Delta Air Lines flight 2283 (1:00 AM GMT, Boeing 757 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Detroit to Atlanta.
    • Delta Air Lines flight 1013 (2:50 PM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Detroit to Atlanta.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from Detroit to Atlanta (AirTran Airways flight 282, Boeing 737-700 Passenger) takes 1h 50m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from Detroit to Atlanta (Delta Air Lines flight 2287, Boeing 757-300 Passenger) takes 2h 6m.
    • Flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW), Willow Run (YIP) to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) are available for this route.

Cheap airline tickets from Detroit to Atlanta

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines DTT ATL Thu, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 3 $218
airline logo AirTran Airways DTT ATL Thu, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 11 $218
airline logo American Airlines DTT ATL Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 12 $232
airline logo United Airlines DTT ATL Wed, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 30 $240
airline logo US Airways DTT ATL Wed, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 10 $281
airline logo Spirit Airlines DTT ATL Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19 $320
airline logo Frontier Airlines DTT ATL Thu, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 9 $585
airline logo Air Canada DTT ATL Tue, Jul 23 - Sat, Jul 27 $826
airline logo Alaska Airlines DTT ATL Mon, Jun 17 - Tue, Jul 2 $1,237

Daily flight schedule for Thu, May 23, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
Delta Air Lines DL2283 DTW 6:00 AM ATL 7:58 AM 757 1hr 58min
AirTran Airways FL281 DTW 6:10 AM ATL 8:03 AM 717 1hr 53min
Delta Air Lines DL1257 DTW 7:42 AM ATL 9:45 AM 757 2hr 3min
Delta Air Lines DL1893 DTW 8:50 AM ATL 10:53 AM 757 2hr 3min
Delta Air Lines DL1175 DTW 10:00 AM ATL 11:59 AM M88 1hr 59min
AirTran Airways FL282 DTW 11:30 AM ATL 1:20 PM 73G 1hr 50min
Delta Air Lines DL1026 DTW 12:10 PM ATL 2:10 PM M88 2hr 0min
AirTran Airways FL93 DTW 1:00 PM ATL 2:52 PM 717 1hr 52min
Delta Air Lines DL116 DTW 1:45 PM ATL 3:44 PM 757 1hr 59min
Delta Air Lines DL200 DTW 3:20 PM ATL 5:21 PM M88 2hr 1min
Delta Air Lines DL2007 DTW 4:40 PM ATL 6:41 PM 757 2hr 1min
Delta Air Lines DL2287 DTW 5:45 PM ATL 7:51 PM 753 2hr 6min
AirTran Airways FL285 DTW 6:16 PM ATL 8:09 PM 717 1hr 53min
Delta Air Lines DL1013 DTW 7:50 PM ATL 9:54 PM 738 2hr 4min