Downtown Phoenix skyline with the desert mountains behind. Flights from Atlanta to Phoenix

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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Phoenix

Compare Atlanta to Phoenix fares from partner travel sites, with ATL departure tips and the Terminal 3 or Terminal 4 split at Phoenix Sky Harbor.

ATL to PHX · 1,584 mi · 3h 58m est.

ATL to PHX
1,584 miles
3h 58m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Amine Abassir, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Atlanta to Phoenix flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 58m (estimated)

ATL → PHX

Cheapest cached price

$179

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 19, 2026.

Planning a trip from Atlanta to Phoenix? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 58m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $179 (last checked Oct 19, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Atlanta to Phoenix covers a straight-line distance of about 1,584 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~3h 58m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Atlanta to Phoenix at a glance

ATL to PHX is about 1,584 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Atlanta to Phoenix on Eazair
Origin	Atlanta (ATL)
Destination	Phoenix (PHX)
Average Flight Time	~3h 58m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$179
Fares Last Checked	Oct 19, 2026
Distance	1,584 miles (ATL to PHX)
Time in Phoenix	3 hours behind Atlanta until Nov 1, 2026
Airlines in our fare results	6

Local time in Phoenix is 3 hours behind Atlanta until Nov 1, 2026, then 2 hours behind Atlanta. Atlanta is on Eastern Time, Phoenix on Mountain Standard Time.

Flight deals from Atlanta to Phoenix

For Atlanta (ATL), the undated nonstop list published by Phoenix Sky Harbor International includes American, Delta, Frontier and Southwest. Because schedules change, look at the number of stops on each result. Southwest, American, United, Delta, Frontier and Sun Country have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) also serves the Phoenix area, so confirm that each result says PHX. At ATL, Southwest lists Concourse C.

Returning a rental car at ATL? The SkyTrain runs 24 hours a day between the airport, the Rental Car Center and the ATL West Parking Deck, and ATL says its station is reached from the west end of the terminal by a covered walkway and an escalator. In the domestic terminal, TSA PreCheck lanes are at the South checkpoint, and live waits are shown on ATL.com and in the MyTSA app.

Which Sky Harbor terminal you reach depends on the airline. Southwest and American passengers arrive at Terminal 4, and Delta, United, Frontier and Sun Country passengers at Terminal 3. Linking the two around the clock, at no charge, is the PHX Sky Train, which also stops at 24th Street, 44th Street, East Economy parking and the Rental Car Center. PHX puts the average gap between trains at 3.5 to 7 minutes from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., and 15 minutes or more overnight.

EazAir's first 4 fare checks for ATL to PHX, from 28 Sep to 16 Oct 2026, each sought the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest, and the 4 checks returned 3 different results. The Sun Country base fare and Frontier without a bundle include a personal item but no carry-on. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Atlanta to Phoenix flights

Departure · Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Eastern Time

Arrival · Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Mountain Standard Time

About Phoenix

Areas to know in Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix
Arcadia
Old Town Scottsdale

Weather in Phoenix

A desert climate with extremely hot summers; winter is mild and generally considered the most comfortable season to visit.

Atlanta to Phoenix: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International's nonstop list (no date shown) shows Atlanta (ATL) served by American, Delta, Frontier and Southwest. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Mesa is a separate airport that also serves the Phoenix area, so check the airport code on every result.

Leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Airline	ATL terminal or concourse
Southwest	Concourse C.
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

MARTA Red and Gold line trains end at the Airport station, at the west end of the Domestic Terminal between the North and South baggage claims.
ATL says Uber and Lyft drop off on the North and South roadways of the Domestic Terminal.
Every ATL security checkpoint gives access to all concourses and gates. In the domestic terminal, TSA PreCheck lanes are at the South checkpoint.
ATL asks domestic travelers to arrive at least 2 hours before departure and says security is usually heaviest from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Live wait times are on ATL.com and in the MyTSA app.

Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Airline	PHX terminal
Southwest	Terminal 4
American	Terminal 4
Delta	Terminal 3
United	Terminal 3
Frontier	Terminal 3
Sun Country	Terminal 3
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

PHX passenger flights use Terminal 3 and Terminal 4.
The free PHX Sky Train runs 24 hours between both terminals, 24th Street, the Rental Car Center, 44th Street and East Economy parking.
In Terminal 4, any of checkpoints A to D reaches any Terminal 4 gate.

Getting from PHX	Where to board	Where it goes
PHX Sky Train	Free and runs 24 hours. Waits average about 3.5 to 7 minutes from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. waits can be 15 minutes or more.	Terminal 3, Terminal 4, 24th Street, the Rental Car Center, 44th Street and East Economy parking.
Valley Metro Rail	Ride the Sky Train to 44th Street, take the moving walkway, then go down to the 44th Street/Washington platform.	Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa.
Valley Metro buses	Route 13 at the 24th Street Sky Train station, northwest curb near Passenger Pick-Up 9. Route 44 at the 44th Street Sky Train station.	Across the Valley Metro bus network.
Rideshare	Terminal 3: the south outer curb (except its far east end) and the far east end of the north outer curb. Terminal 4: Level 1, north outer curb outside door 1, or south outer curb outside doors 2, 6 or 8.	Wherever you booked.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.
Sun Country base fare	Not included. The base fare includes a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra to choose, or a seat is assigned at check-in.	A change fee and any fare difference may apply. Sun Country says to cancel the original reservation before departure to change the ticket.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 4 fare checks from Atlanta to Phoenix ran from 28 Sep to 16 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Phoenix to Atlanta, EazAir's first check was on 26 Sep 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. The 4 checks returned 3 different results. With only 4 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

ATL: Passenger Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: How to navigate ATL (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MARTA: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Atlanta airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, Atlanta (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Mesa Gateway Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Passenger airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: PHX Sky Train (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Security screening (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Light rail connection (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Ride share (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Where we fly (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country Stories: Your first Sun Country flight? Here's what to expect from booking to boarding (Jul 10, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country: Contract of Carriage (Updated October 15, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ATL to PHX, 28 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026; PHX to ATL, 26 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does this page search Mesa Gateway for Phoenix?

No. It searches Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Mesa is a separate airport that also serves the Phoenix area, so check the airport code on every result.

Which Phoenix terminal will I arrive at?

Southwest and American use Terminal 4 at Sky Harbor. Delta, United, Frontier and Sun Country use Terminal 3. For other airlines, check your boarding pass or airline app.

Is the PHX Sky Train free?

PHX says it is free and runs 24 hours, linking Terminals 3 and 4 with 24th Street, the Rental Car Center, 44th Street and East Economy parking.

Where are the TSA PreCheck lanes at ATL?

In the domestic terminal, ATL puts its TSA PreCheck lanes at the South checkpoint. Any ATL checkpoint gives access to all concourses and gates.

Do the lowest fares on this route include a carry-on?

Southwest Basic, Delta Main Basic and American Basic Economy include one. United Basic Economy on domestic flights, Frontier without a bundle and the Sun Country base fare include only a personal item for most travelers.

How far is Atlanta from Phoenix?

ATL and PHX are about 1584 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.