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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 7:21 am
• Latest: departs at 10:31 pm and lands at 12:37 am.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta takes 2h 06m, covering 595 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta range from $117 to $251, with an average of $165 over the past 12 months. Anything below $117 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the $165 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $162 round-trip, compared to $198 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $120 to $878. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $96, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Ace
• Dollar

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 18m.

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $143 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $186, a difference of $43.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Atlanta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 03m, compared with 5h 26m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 6h 43m via Orlando (MCO).

Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Stadium and State Farm Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Atlanta flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.