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Among airlines operating Houston to Atlanta flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between Houston and Atlanta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flights from Houston to Atlanta may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Atlanta:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $170 round-trip, compared to $289 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Houston to Atlanta most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 25% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Houston to Atlanta route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $155 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $251, a difference of $96. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Houston to Atlanta route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Atlanta flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 4%.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Atlanta:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:06 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 1:56 am.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 41% above the route average of $170. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Atlanta takes 2h 06m, covering 696 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.

One-way fares from Houston to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $62, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Houston to Atlanta flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• Delta: 88% on time
• Frontier: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 87% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 7h 27m via Orlando (MCO) and 9h 58m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Houston to Atlanta range from $109 to $285, with an average of $170 over the past 12 months. Anything below $109 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston to Atlanta flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue