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

• Earliest: departs at 5:07 am and lands at 6:44 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 10:57 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Atlanta:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Atlanta takes 1h 37m, covering 355 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 Raleigh to Atlanta range from $93 to $258, with an average of $155 over the past 12 months. Anything below $93 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 74% above the $155 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $154 round-trip, compared to $202 via a layover through Orlando (MCO).

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

• Southwest: 93% on time
• Delta: 93% on time
• Frontier: 89% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 92% 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.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Atlanta flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 38%, evening flights for 15%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $73, which is 43% 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 Raleigh to Atlanta usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and 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 Raleigh to Atlanta route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

Connecting flights from Raleigh to Atlanta most commonly pass through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Raleigh to Atlanta. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $139 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $182, a difference of $43.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Raleigh and Atlanta. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 8h 12m 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 Raleigh 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.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is connected well to a light rail system called MARTA. The trains under this system run frequently and take only 15min to get travelers to downtown Atlanta. These trains are boarded between the North and South baggage claim areas in the Domestic Terminal.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has only two terminals, the Domestic Terminal, and the international terminal. The terminals have seven concourses – A, B, C, D, E, F, and T connected by light trains called plane trains. The plane train is a convenient way to get from one concourse to another. Elevators or escalators are positioned in the middle of each concourse and provide access to the trains.

Lactating mothers visiting Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) need not worry about not being able to feed their babies. At the airport, they can use Mamava nursing suites located in Terminal 1 near Gate A6 and Terminal 2 near Gate C8. The nursing suites provide comfort and privacy to all mothers 24/7.

All parking facilities at RDU feature handicapped parking places that are universally accessible. These spots can be found on all levels of the parking garage. If you're disabled, you can arrange for the help you'll need once you park your car by contacting the airport's TSA Care Services office 72h ahead of your flight. If you do so, you will be assigned officers to meet you at your parking spot and help you throughout the screening process.