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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:04 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 1:54 am.

The flight takes about 2h 04m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Atlanta takes 2h 04m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Atlanta range from $114 to $301, with an average of $178 over the past 12 months. Anything below $114 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 56% above the $178 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $177 round-trip, compared to $289 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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: 85% on time

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

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Atlanta flights, with 48% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 24%, evening flights for 24%, and night flights for 4%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Houston 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 Houston to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $64, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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).

Night 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 Houston to Atlanta route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

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

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Houston to Atlanta. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $164 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $262, a difference of $98.

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

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

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 6h 23m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 8h 51m via Orlando (MCO).

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

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 Houston to Atlanta flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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