Atlanta skyline from the Jackson Street Bridge. Flights from Houston to Atlanta

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Cheap Flights from Houston to Atlanta

This Houston to Atlanta page searches Hobby Airport, not Bush Intercontinental, and covers Hobby security hours plus getting around Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta.

HOU to ATL · 695 mi · 2h 7m est.

HOU to ATL
695 miles
2h 7m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

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Houston to Atlanta flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 7m (estimated)

HOU → ATL

Cheapest cached price

$59

Checking live fares…

Last checked Oct 19, 2026

Planning a trip from Houston to Atlanta? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 7m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $59 (last checked Oct 19, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Houston to Atlanta covers a straight-line distance of about 695 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 7m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Houston to Atlanta at a glance

HOU to ATL is about 695 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 Houston to Atlanta on Eazair
Origin	Houston (HOU)
Destination	Atlanta (ATL)
Average Flight Time	~2h 7m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$59
Fares Last Checked	Oct 19, 2026
Distance	695 miles (HOU to ATL)
Time in Atlanta	1 hour ahead of Houston
Airlines in our fare results	6

Local time in Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Houston is on Central Time, Atlanta on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Houston to Atlanta

Searches here start at Houston William P. Hobby (HOU), not George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), and end at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL). Delta, United, American, Southwest, Frontier and JetBlue have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At Hobby, Southwest checks in on the west side of the terminal and every other airline on the east side, all on Level 2. In Atlanta, Southwest lists Concourse C and JetBlue the Domestic Terminal North.

Hobby keeps every airline, ticket counter, checkpoint and gate in one main building, so there is no terminal to choose. The airport lists its Main Terminal Security Checkpoint from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., and says these times may change. HOU asks travellers to arrive 2 hours before a domestic flight like this one, and posts checkpoint wait times on its security page.

ATL has seven concourses, T and A to F, and the Plane Train and a walkway connect them with the Domestic Terminal. For a taxi, go to Aisle A of the Ground Transportation Center, stalls A3 to A10. The ATL SkyTrain runs 24 hours a day to the Rental Car Center and the ATL West Parking Deck: walk out of the west end of the terminal under the covered walkway and take the escalator up. Uber and Lyft riders on the South side follow Rideshare signs to the North Terminal.

Between 14 Sep and 15 Oct 2026, EazAir ran its first 16 fare checks for HOU to ATL, each asking for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. Prices moved a lot: the highest result was at least 3 times the lowest, the 16 checks returned 9 different results, and the lowest result came on 19 Sep. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Houston to Atlanta flights

Departure · Houston

William P. Hobby (HOU)

Central Time

Other airports near Houston: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Arrival · Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Eastern Time

About Atlanta

Areas to know in Atlanta

Midtown
Virginia-Highland
Old Fourth Ward

Weather in Atlanta

A humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters; spring brings the city's well-known dogwood and azalea blooms.

Houston to Atlanta: 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.

EazAir searches Houston with the HOU code, and Houston has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a separate airport. Hobby says it is about 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston, and METRO Route 500 serves both airports from downtown.

Leaving from Houston William P. Hobby (HOU)

Airline	HOU check-in
Southwest	West side of the terminal, Level 2
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

METRO Route 500 Downtown Direct runs nonstop from the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown to Hobby. METRO local routes 40, 50, 73 and 88 also stop at the Hobby Transit Center.
Ticket counters are on Level 2. Southwest checks in on the west side of the terminal and all other airlines on the east side. HOU lists taxi drop-off on the Departures Level.
HOU lists its Main Terminal Security Checkpoint from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., and says these times may change.
The central checkpoint serves both concourses. HOU says that where there is no dedicated TSA PreCheck lane, PreCheck travelers are still expedited through available lanes.
HOU lists CLEAR from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to Friday and from 4:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Checkpoint wait times are posted on HOU's security page.
HOU asks travelers to arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights.

Arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

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

ATL does not publish which side each airline uses. These rows come from JetBlue's and Southwest's own pages on 17 Oct 2026.

The Plane Train and a walkway connect the Domestic Terminal with concourses T and A to F.
ATL has seven concourses: T, A, B, C, D, E and F. ATL says the Plane Train connects all concourses and runs through the Transportation Mall.
The Arrivals level of the International Terminal serves passengers arriving in the United States. A free shuttle there goes to the Domestic Terminal.
MARTA Airport station is at the west end of the Domestic Terminal, between the North and South baggage claims.

Getting from ATL	Where to board	Where it goes
MARTA Red and Gold lines	Airport station, at the west end of the Domestic Terminal between the North and South baggage claims.	North into Atlanta. After rush hour, MARTA says riders for Buckhead or North Springs may need a Gold (Doraville) train, then a Red (North Springs) train at Lindbergh Center.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft)	Domestic: the North Economy lot. Go through North baggage claim, down to the lower level and out of door LN1. From the South side, follow Rideshare signs to the North Terminal first. International: the arrival level curb.	ATL advises requesting your ride once you reach the pickup zone.
Taxis	Domestic: Aisle A of the Ground Transportation Center, stalls A3 to A10. International: the arrival level outside door A-1.	Door to door.
ATL SkyTrain	Walk out of the west end of the terminal under the covered walkway, then take the escalator up to the station. ATL says it runs 24 hours a day.	The Rental Car Center, open 24 hours, and the ATL West Parking Deck.
Terminal shuttle	International Terminal Arrivals level. At the Rental Car Center, the bottom lower level curb. ATL says it runs about every 15 minutes.	Links the International Terminal, the Domestic Terminal and the Rental Car Center.
Shared-ride and hotel shuttles	Domestic: Aisle B of the Ground Transportation Center for shared rides, Aisle C for hotel shuttles. International: outside on the arrival level, right of door A3.	Hotels and shared-ride stops.

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.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.
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.

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 16 fare checks from Houston to Atlanta ran from 14 Sep to 15 Oct 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 at least 3 times the lowest. The 16 checks returned 9 different results. The lowest result came on 19 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Houston Airports: HOU tips for first-time travelers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU METRO Downtown Direct (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU taxis and ride apps (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU TSA screening hours (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: William P. Hobby Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: Airport bus nonstop (Route 500) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: How to navigate ATL (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Frequently asked questions (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MARTA: Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Directions to the Rental Car Center (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)
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)
JetBlue: Fare options (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)
EazAir fare checks for HOU to ATL, 14 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does this page search Hobby or Bush Intercontinental?

Hobby (HOU). Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a separate Houston airport. Hobby says it is about 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston, and METRO Route 500 serves both airports from downtown.

When does security open at Hobby Airport?

Hobby lists its Main Terminal Security Checkpoint from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. HOU says these times may change.

How do I get between concourses at ATL?

The Plane Train and a walkway connect the Domestic Terminal with concourses T and A to F. ATL says the Plane Train runs through the Transportation Mall.

Where do taxis pick up at ATL?

At the Domestic Terminal, taxis wait in Aisle A of the Ground Transportation Center, stalls A3 to A10. At the International Terminal, ATL lists them on the arrival level outside door A-1.

Which basic fares on this route include a carry-on?

Delta Main Basic, American Basic Economy, Southwest Basic and JetBlue Main Base include a carry-on plus a personal item. United Basic Economy and Frontier without a bundle allow one personal item only, with some United exceptions for MileagePlus members and cardholders.

How far is Houston from Atlanta?

HOU and ATL are about 695 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
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.