DTW - ATL

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Atlanta that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
4:35 pm - 6:38 pmDTW-ATL
2h 03mnonstop
2:30 pm - 4:27 pmATL-DTW
1h 57mnonstop
$37Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 26 - Tue, Oct 31
1:54 pm - 4:04 pmDTW-ATL
2h 10mnonstop
5:12 am - 7:12 amATL-DTW
2h 00mnonstop
$38Frontier
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Tue, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 31
2:52 am - 4:49 amDTW-ATL
1h 57mnonstop
4:56 pm - 6:54 pmATL-DTW
1h 58mnonstop
$39Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 23
1:54 pm - 4:04 pmDTW-ATL
2h 10mnonstop
2:05 pm - 4:06 pmATL-DTW
2h 01mnonstop
$40Frontier
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Tue, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 14
7:13 am - 9:21 amDTW-ATL
2h 08mnonstop
4:20 am - 6:26 amATL-DTW
2h 06mnonstop
$43Frontier
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Tue, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 10
3:17 pm - 5:20 pmDTW-ATL
2h 03mnonstop
6:10 pm - 6:42 amATL-DTW
12h 32m1 stop
$44Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Oct 28 - Mon, Oct 30
9:15 am - 11:30 amDTW-ATL
2h 15mnonstop
6:24 am - 8:24 amATL-DTW
2h 00mnonstop
$45Frontier
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Thu, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 2
10:55 am - 12:56 pmDTW-ATL
2h 01mnonstop
1:10 am - 3:04 amATL-DTW
1h 54mnonstop
$46Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 8
1:00 am - 5:32 amDTW-ATL
4h 32m1 stop
4:04 am - 10:48 amATL-DTW
6h 44m2 stops
$159American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 13
1:00 am - 5:32 amDTW-ATL
4h 32m1 stop
4:04 am - 10:31 amATL-DTW
6h 27m2 stops
$169American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 13

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Flight from Detroit to Atlanta

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DTW to Atlanta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $55 or less one-way and $99 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from Detroit to Atlanta was found 21 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be March, April and May. The cheapest month to fly is January.
  • Morning departure is around 4% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • To enter Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), you'll have to go through one of the airport's extremely busy security checkpoints. To get through these security checkpoints in time for your flight, you should reach the airport at least 2 hours before your departure on the day you're scheduled to fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). If you have extra time, you can always grab a coffee or snack for your trip.
  • DTW is home to several on-site parking garages. It is also surrounded by a number of off-site garages. If you'd like to leave your car at a garage for your trip to ATL, parking it in one of the off-site garages is the cheapest option available.
  • While waiting for your flight to ATL at DTW, you can let your child play in one of the airport's children's play areas that feature a variety of toys and child-proof playgrounds. In McNamara Terminal, the children's play areas are near gates A8, A18, B20, and C4. In the north terminal, there's only one children’s play area. It is near gate D16.
  • If you require business services at ATL, you can take advantage of the airport's business center. This center is situated on the 2nd floor of concourse T and operates round-the-clock.
  • ATL has plenty of private rooms for parents traveling with children. They are close to gates T7, B5, D34, E centerpoint, F5, and F arrivals. They feature small benches, spacious changing tables, and power outlets. You can comfortably breastfeed your child, change their diapers, and breast pump some milk for later in private.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking Detroit to Atlanta flights

  • Which airline has a lounge at DTW?

    II you'd like to travel with an airline with a lounge at DTW, Delta Airlines is the airline for you. Currently, this airline has three lounge locations on concourse A and one on concourse C. Your comfort is assured at any of its lounges, as they all feature comfy seats, clean amenities, and friendly staff.

  • Which public transportation should I use to travel to DTW from Detroit's city center?

    The means of public transport you use to travel from DTW to Detroit's city center will be determined by how fast you want to travel and your budget. If you want to quickly cover the distance separating these two destinations, it’s in your best interest to take a cab. On the other hand, if you’re on a budget, it’s advisable that you take a bus.

  • Does ATL have an on-site hotel?

    If you'd like to stay in an on-site hotel at ATL there are two options for you to choose from: Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway and Springhill Suites Atlanta Airport Gateway. You can access either through the ATL SkyTrain.

  • Are there pet-relief areas at ATL?

    There are several pet relief areas at ATL. They are near gates T7, B33, E14, and the D-Midpoint. If your pet is a dog, you can check out the airport's dog park. The park is in the south ground transportation area in the domestic terminal.

  • How long does a flight from Detroit to Atlanta take?

    Direct flights cover the 595 miles separating Detroit to Atlanta in about 1h 57m.

  • How many flights are there between Detroit and Atlanta?

    131 direct flights run between Detroit and Atlanta on a daily basis. On average, there are about 917 departures each week.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Atlanta?

    In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Atlanta from Detroit were found on Frontier ($24) and Spirit Airlines ($33), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($37) and Frontier ($38).

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Atlanta?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Atlanta. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently between Detroit and Atlanta?

    Detroit and Atlanta are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Delta (25 flights per day, WestJet (23 flights per day), and KLM (17 flights per day). However, there are also other airlines serving flights from DTW to Atlanta.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Atlanta?

    For Detroit to Atlanta, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Atlanta back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Atlanta?

    On your way to Atlanta, you’ll fly out from DTW. You’ll be landing at ATL.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to Atlanta?

    The earliest flight leaves Detroit at 5:20 am and lands in Atlanta at 7:18 am.

  • What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to Atlanta?

    The last flight leaves Detroit at 9:57 pm and lands in Atlanta at 11:58 pm.

  • Which airlines fly nonstop between Detroit and Atlanta?

    All the following airlines operate direct flights between Detroit and Atlanta: Air France, Aeromexico, ITA Airways, Delta, Frontier, Korean Air, KLM, LATAM Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and WestJet.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Atlanta?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Atlanta flight route: Delta, American Airlines, Horizon Air, Silver Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico, Sun Country Air, WestJet Encore, AeroMexico Connect, and KLM.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Atlanta?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Atlanta flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Atlanta?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Atlanta.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Atlanta?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Atlanta on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Atlanta, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Atlanta are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $228 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $343 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson due to COVID-19?

    Delta, WestJet and Aeromexico have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Confirm policies on booking site.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Atlanta?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Atlanta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Atlanta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Atlanta from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Atlanta?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Atlanta with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and ATL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Atlanta?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Atlanta from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Atlanta

Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 29428 reviews
85crew
75food
78entertainment
81boarding
81overall
78comfort
Airline reviews
Cons: "It was FREEZING throughout the entire flight. Freezing. No blankets. Missed having screen in seat but was able to start a movie on my phone so it was fine."
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Cons: "It was FREEZING throughout the entire flight. Freezing. No blankets. Missed having screen in seat but was able to start a movie on my phone so it was fine."
Pros: "Good flight as always with Delta. Sat in economy comfort, so of course the seats was comfortable. Flight Attendants were great."
Pros: "The male in the crew was fantastic!!! As always love the entertainment options."
Cons: "Uncomfortable. Stuffed between two large men."
Pros: "Everything. Food, staff, checking in. All were great"
Cons: "Would have preferred they let me choose a window seat. I wasn’t given the option"
Pros: "Crew was very kind and entertainment was good when available"
Cons: "WiFi in all flights"
Pros: "Crew was great as always. Friendly and professional"
Cons: "We had a delay that complicated our getting home but all ended up OK"
Pros: "All needs were met."
Cons: "There was a fire truck with lights going on the run way when we arrived. Wasn’t concerned because the crew didn’t seem concerned but would have also liked to have been told to not be concerned due to other passengers worrying. But you can’t know everything so no big deal"
Pros: "Crew were caring and friendly... seemed sincere"
Cons: "My husband and I had reserved seats next to each other but then today they had been rearranged and we couldn’t sit together which was annoying and disappointing especially as this was a treat to just come to Charleston together ... this seems wrong when we have paid for tickets together"
Pros: "First time flying into Daytona and it was super easy."
Cons: "Nothing"
Cons: "Flight delayed from Detroit. Closed door to Birmingham flight 20 minutes before schedule time. Rebooked me for Friday!"
Pros: "The crew was very pleasant and the flight was comfortable."
Cons: "I don’t understand the concept of the ability to use your mobile device for entertainment, yet not having a power source to charge your device."
Pros: "Nice seats with plenty of leg room. Friendly crew. Smooth flight."
Pros: "Ummm . . . the colors?"
Cons: "10 years ago, American was a great airline. It has just gone down and down. The flight attendants are miserable, grabbing things out of your hand when they come to collect stuff before landing. No smiles, no grace. The plane was old, but also poorly cleaned between flights, so the bathrooms on our LAX-Atlanta flight smelled of urine from minute 1--you can imagine how they smelled by the time we landed. There was trash in my seat-back pocket when I took my seat. Supposedly food was available for purchase, but I couldn't activate the food menu, only the drinks menu, on my little seatback screen, so I just waited until I got to Atlanta to eat."
Pros: "Crew was friendly"
Cons: "Old plane, prezels are boring, it was cold during the flight"
Pros: "Crew was great..."
Cons: "Nothing really off...just wish there were outlets for recharging devices. Thanks!"
Pros: "Fast and much more efficient than the previous leg of our trip"
Pros: "It was on time. I liked the head rests on the seats."
Cons: "Missed flight in DFW. All other flights full. Had to reroute thru Miami"
Pros: "I think for the most part you have some of the best customer service but your snacks are awful compared to other airlines."
Pros: "The flight attendants were very courteous."
Cons: "Seats are way too close together. I am 6’ tall and if I wasn’t sitting with my rear pressed against the back of the seat, my knees were jammed into the seat in front of me. Zero elbow room. I’m fairly skinny and still thank god I had the aisle seat because with arms at my sides, my shoulders touched the small woman next to me and stuck into the aisle so that when the drink cart came by I had to physically lean toward the windows to get out of the way. No entertainment unless paid for, which is fine, except that the flight attendant and the announcements both stated that at least a movie was included. Outdated jet. No where to charge anything. Couldn’t work on my computer because to type, my elbow took up most of the other persons seat."
Pros: "Quiet flight."
Cons: "Our luggage didn’t make it to us in its entirety."
Pros: "The flight was fine. Nothing that should have been positive stands out as missing."
Cons: "The first class flight attendant (male) was the worst. No interest in being on the plane, didn't bother to speak clearlybon the announcements. United should pull this person off of flight duty and deal with this person. The second is a terrible parent who let their kid cry the whole flight and afterwards in the jet way. This wasn't an infant had to be 4-5 years old and there was no parenting at all. The kid was old enough to be talked to. If you're kids can't handle flying, you don't get to fly."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "We wasted six hours at the airport to find out we would not get to our first destination in time to catch our jointing flights. Then they had to rebook us the next day and our luggage it was sent to Chicago . It was not a good experience at all just very frustrated and we missed a day of vacation"
Pros: "Everything went good. Crew was professional, flight was on time"
Pros: "The flight wasn't too packed."
Cons: "My husband and I flew from Newark to Atlanta on 03/12/2017 with United. My husband is active duty military and Alicia assisted us with checking in our baggage. She was very kind and helpful. After retrieving our tickets, we went through Security and my goodness, the process at Newark is awful and TSA WAS EXTREMELY RUDE. That's besides the point. Our flight was delayed because the pilot was not there. Our departure was at 0605 and we didn't leave until 0630. Everyone boarded the plane and we were waiting for the pilot. Then the crew members were pretty rude and not friendly. I know it's an early bird flight but jeez, they can be a little nicer. One stewardess had high heel boots and literally would stomp up and down the aisle. Then she kept saying my purse was not under my seat which it clearly was. I don't know where else she'd like me to put it, maybe in the passengers seat in front of me. I would probably not fly United unless I have no other choice."
Pros: "All was handled beautifully!! Great flight and we arrived early!!"
Pros: "Great flight both ways of my trip. We arrived 20 minutes ahead of time on the way back. The crew was very courteous and I had a great experience with United."
Pros: "Smooth flights"
Cons: "Delayed multiple times. Staff seemed uninterested in passengers. Not compassionate."
Pros: "On board entertainment was great."
Cons: "For the second flight in a row, our flight was over 2 1/2 hours late. In fact, this flight was three hours late, including the maintenance issues that cropped up once we were all boarded. This came after a 2 1/2 hour wait due to a different maintenance issue with the plane. The gate attendant was extremely uneducated regarding the issue, and how long it would take to resolve. For over an hour, he told us that the plane was taxiing from the hanger. Assuming the hanger was at the same airport we were, I seriously doubt this was the case."
Pros: "It was a newer plane, clean, staff was very courteous. There was not any entertainment and I did not purchase any food items. Over all it was my first flight on Frontier and it was fantastic."
Pros: "The crew personnel aboard the plane was friendly and the seats confortable."
Cons: "They made me pay $45 for a 16 inches carry on back that I have as my only luggage , because according to the counter employee, my handbag (purse) was too big so it was considered as a second carry on. I requested a waiver, because I’m an Army Veteran, a senior citizen, but it was denied by the counter employee."
Pros: "crew was good."
Cons: "Late boarding, slow boarding, line for take off, line for gate at arrival. Very unimpressed. No tv. No complimentary snacks or food. Seats have the smallest possible food tray. Seats uncomfortable."
Pros: "Flight landed 1 hr early. We were out of plane in 20 minutes"
Cons: "Check-in luggage is expensive"
Pros: "Quick boarding, and fair service"
Cons: "Nothing super fantastic to say, but also no real complaints!"
Pros: "fast boarding for my zone"
Cons: "the flight attendants on this flight had a lot of attitude straight away, one in particular. was rude to several passengers at boarding and deplaning. it was a redeye, but they kept the overhead light on the entire flight and talked at top volume for the entire time. no one in the rows around me slept because of this."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "The flight had been delayed 4 1/2 hours. This was because they were waiting for another plane to arrive due to mechanical problems. The plane seating is cramped and no leg room. Nothing special about your flight attendant.."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Waiting on the tarmac for nearly an hour with no explanation. Flight crew was rude. Wouldn't serve water."
Cons: "They held us for two hours on the plane because their paper work was wrong, the flight attendants were rude and made everyone uncomfortable"
Pros: "The price. Nothing super bad."
Cons: "Delay leaving due to a door sensor. Got in an hour late, which was annoying. Limited, expensive menu anyway, but was out of what I wanted (jerky). Biggest complaint is the seats not reclining-that's really uncomfortable for a 3 hour flight.2nd biggest complaint is that having to pay for my seat and 1 carry on feels like a bait and switch over the ticket price."
Pros: "Asked for random seating and scored A-1. Wow how great was that"
Pros: "The seating was the most comfortable and roomy since flying Spirit. Smooth flight."
Cons: "There are no complimentary beverages, not even water."
Pros: "Preparedness. Everything went smoothly."
Cons: "Not a very comfortable flight. Smashed in. Seats were incimfortable. But the flight was a short one."
Pros: "Nice crew"
Cons: "Every time I've flown with spirit there's been long delays. I understand it's a cheaper flight but they should still respect people's time a little bit more than they do. At least compensate us with something for the time we lose."
Pros: "flight was just fine"
Cons: "I paid for a seat upgrade I did not get... looked like first 2 rows were the large seats I was in row 8..."
Pros: "Great crew. It was really cool that someone won a $5000 voucher. I wish it was me, he was only one row in front of me, but still an awesome thing for an airline to do."
Cons: "We were on the same plane from Seatac, WA to Detroit to Atlanta, to Orlando, so no longer than 15 minute layovers. This meant no time to eat at airports and no time to charge devices. Since there was no in flight movie and nowhere to plug in anything on the plane, my son was extremely bored and it was stressful for me to keep him busy for 10 hours! On top of that, there were no in flight snacks and the food was overpriced. Also, for some reason, we didn't have seat assignments. It would have been nice to know ahead of time where we were sitting and not have the added inconvenience of having to get it at the gate."
Pros: "The crew were pleasant"
Cons: "I didn't like being delayed again and causing my ride from Atlanta to wait for me for almost 2 hours My luggage took 45 mins to come up to baggage claim"
Cons: "My chair was broken and freely reclined without pressing the button. This caused my chair to bounce whenever I changed seating positions. Probably not too safe. Flight was an hour late and included a 35 minute taxi once arriving at my destination."
Pros: "All but wish they would give a free cup of water."
Cons: "Pay for one little suitcase......terrible. Won't do it again."
Pros: "I had a good experience with everything and I am happy they were there ready to assist us when we miss our plane due to weather"

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