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One of the most convenient ways to get from the airport to several locations in the Atlanta area is aboard the MARTA trains that travel from the station at the airport. Both the Red and Gold lines offer service from the airport and can take travelers to several destinations in the Atlanta area in around 14min.

The airport features a rental car center. This center houses a variety of different major rental car brands. The center operates 24h a day, and it is easy to get to the center from the airport aboard the SkyTrain. Once you arrive on your flight, follow the signage to the SkyTrain boarding platform to get your rental car.

This airport features a number of facilities for both diaper changing and nursing. Mothers will find nursing rooms as well as family restrooms with locations between gates four and six, gates 10 and 12, and gates 13 and 15. You will also find two extra family restrooms right near the security checkpoint.

This airport is proud to feature its Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Program. The purpose of the lanyards is to allow all airport staff to know that those wearing the lanyards may need extra assistance or time to travel throughout the airport areas. The lanyards are free of charge.

Among airlines operating Memphis to Atlanta flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between Memphis and Atlanta.

Flights from Memphis to Atlanta usually depart from Memphis (MEM) and arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

• 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Memphis to Atlanta:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $188 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $340 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

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

• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections

Nashville Intl (BNA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Memphis to Atlanta route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 57%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $235 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $538: a $303 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Memphis to Atlanta flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 10%, and night flights for 0%.

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 Memphis to Atlanta:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:20 am
• Latest: departs at 7:59 pm and lands at 9:19 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 55% above the route average of $329. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Memphis to Atlanta takes 1h 20m, covering 331 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $153 to $1,160. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Memphis to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 36m, compared with 4h 22m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 44m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Memphis (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 Memphis to Atlanta range from $252 to $445, with an average of $329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $252 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Memphis to Atlanta route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.