Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Atlanta: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Atlanta's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as New York (the location of John F. Kennedy International Airport).
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the most popular route, with 177 departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from JFK to ATL is with Delta at 21:55. Go for the first departure with Delta at 06:00 if you want to get going early.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from JFK to Atlanta.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
You can reserve a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta. Begin your trip at JFK and touch down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Keep an eye out for promotions from Delta. This carrier operates direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta.
After booking your flight tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're flying within United States. As long as you have another valid form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 48 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Atlanta
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta is ر.ق. 106. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 211. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to Atlanta.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 17 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 9 minutes.
If you have a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATL:
Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Atlanta, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Atlanta for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from JFK to Atlanta in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Atlanta
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are top sights which should be on any well-planned Atlanta itinerary.
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