Cheap flights from Chicago to Atlanta from £73

CHI — ATL
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in December or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Atlanta

Thu 17/1205:58 -
Nonstop2h 29m
Thu 24/1217:24 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 1/11£119
Sat 19/1213:10 -
1 stop6h 49m
Sat 26/1221:14 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 4/11£129
Sat 5/1210:00 -
1 stop11h 55m
Mon 7/1219:09 -
1 stop6h 59m
Deal found 4/11£140
Tue 8/1210:35 -
Nonstop2h 08m
Tue 15/1210:01 -
Nonstop2h 24m
Deal found 4/11£146
Wed 11/1119:35 -
Nonstop2h 16m
Tue 17/1117:00 -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 3/11£151
Sun 22/1117:26 -
Nonstop2h 33m
Wed 25/1122:04 -
Nonstop2h 14m
Deal found 2/11£157
Sat 5/1213:34 -
Nonstop2h 01m
Mon 7/1222:40 -
Nonstop2h 16m
Deal found 4/11£161
Sat 5/1218:16 -
Nonstop2h 09m
Sun 6/1207:28 -
Nonstop2h 21m
Deal found 3/11£166

Find flight deals from Chicago to Atlanta

Round-trip from

£119

One-way from

£73

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£174

Good one-way deal

£216 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 17/12-24/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 54m total
  • Chicago to Atlanta
Delta
  • Delta
  • 15/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 59m total
  • Chicago to Atlanta
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

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ChicagoAtlanta

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/12

06:49-09:55

Nonstop2h 06m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88
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ChicagoAtlanta

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

15:59-18:54

Nonstop1h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/12

05:25-08:32

Nonstop2h 07m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/11

15:59-18:54

Nonstop1h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/11

17:50-20:52

Nonstop2h 02m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£88

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/12

17:00-19:58

Nonstop1h 58m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£92

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/2

10:35-13:45

Nonstop2h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£107

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/12

06:49-09:55

Nonstop2h 06m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£114

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/11

09:10-12:23

Nonstop2h 13m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£121

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

14:30-17:38

Nonstop2h 08m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£125

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Atlanta

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Atlanta

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Atlanta?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Atlanta (average of £144). Flying from Chicago to Atlanta in October is currently the most expensive (average of £216). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to ATL?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Atlanta at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 80% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Atlanta

The most flights from CHI to ATL are scheduled on a Monday (103 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (62 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Atlanta?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Atlanta flights typically cost between £124 and £225 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £119 on Frontier (17 Dec–24 Dec).

How often are flights from Chicago to Atlanta delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Chicago and Atlanta have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Atlanta flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Atlanta flights?

Over the past year, Frontier have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Atlanta?

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Atlanta is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Atlanta from Chicago?

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Atlanta. You should not have trouble finding flights to Hartsfield-Jackson from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 85 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Atlanta airport from Chicago. It is only a 8.2 mi journey from Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Atlanta’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Atlanta?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Atlanta in 2h 01m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. There are 606 mi between Chicago and Atlanta. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Atlanta?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Atlanta are SkyWest Airlines (100%), KLM (93%) and Air France (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Atlanta?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Atlanta is generally £233, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £87. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay £222 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Atlanta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Atlanta flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Atlanta.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Atlanta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Atlanta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Atlanta?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Atlanta (average of £144). Flying from Chicago to Atlanta in October is currently the most expensive (average of £216). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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