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

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Cheap Flights from Newark to Atlanta

Compare Newark to Atlanta fares from partner travel sites. Below: which EWR terminal your airline uses, the AirTrain shuttle works, and steps after landing at ATL.

EWR to ATL · 745 mi · 2h 13m est.

EWR to ATL
745 miles
2h 13m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Marc Merlin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Newark to Atlanta flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 13m (estimated)

EWR → ATL

Cheapest cached price

$155

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 21, 2026.

Planning a trip from Newark to Atlanta? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 13m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $155 (last checked Oct 21, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Newark to Atlanta covers a straight-line distance of about 745 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 13m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Newark to Atlanta at a glance

EWR to ATL is about 745 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 Newark to Atlanta on Eazair
Origin	Newark (EWR)
Destination	Atlanta (ATL)
Average Flight Time	~2h 13m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$155
Fares Last Checked	Oct 21, 2026
Distance	745 miles (EWR to ATL)
Time in Atlanta	Same time as Newark
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Atlanta is the same as in Newark. Newark is on Eastern Time, Atlanta on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Newark to Atlanta

This route starts at Newark Liberty International (EWR), the New Jersey airport, and ends at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL). JFK and LaGuardia (LGA) are not part of this search, so confirm EWR on your ticket. Delta, United, American, Frontier and JetBlue have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At Newark, Frontier uses Terminal B, while JetBlue, Delta and American use Terminal A and United can use A, B or C. At ATL, JetBlue lists the Domestic Terminal North.

Coming by NJ Transit or Amtrak, you change to AirTrain at the Airport Train Station, but from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays through 13 Nov 2026 a free shuttle bus runs instead. NJ Transit's reduced Portal Cutover schedule also means fewer weekday trains; NJ Transit says its regular schedule resumes 15 Nov 2026, subject to safety testing. The airport publishes no set arrival time and says to allow extra time.

Off the plane, you are on one of seven concourses, T and A to F, linked to the Domestic Terminal by the Plane Train and a walkway. Ride app pickup is in the North Economy lot: head through North baggage claim, take the lower-level escalators and exit door LN1, or if you start on the South side, follow Rideshare signs north first. Taxi stalls A3 to A10 are in the Ground Transportation Center's Aisle A, and the SkyTrain, running 24 hours, reaches the Rental Car Center.

Twenty-eight checks, EazAir's first for EWR to ATL, were taken from 17 Sep to 16 Oct 2026, each one capturing the cheapest one-way economy fare partner sites returned for one adult flying 30 days later. Those checks gave 15 different results; the top was at least one and a half times the bottom, and the lowest came on 21 Sep. Frontier's fare without a bundle covers a personal item only. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Newark to Atlanta flights

Departure · Newark

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), Stewart International (SWF)

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.

Newark 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.

Newark Liberty International (EWR) is in New Jersey. New York JFK (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA) are separate airports, so check which one your ticket shows.

Leaving from Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Airline	EWR terminal
American	Terminal A
Delta	Terminal A
United	Terminals A, B and C, depending on the flight
JetBlue	Terminal A (Terminal B for international arrivals)
Frontier	Terminal B
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

By train, ride NJ Transit or Amtrak to the Airport Train Station, then AirTrain. From 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays through 13 Nov 2026, a free shuttle bus replaces AirTrain at the station.
NJ Transit is running a reduced Portal Cutover schedule, with fewer weekday Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains into Penn Station New York and longer travel times. NJ Transit says its regular schedule resumes 15 Nov 2026, subject to safety testing.
Ride apps and drivers drop off in front of each terminal. The airport says curbs are for active drop-off and pickup only, and waiting drivers should use the Cell Phone Lot next to P4.
The airport lists walk times after security of 2 to 10 minutes in Terminal A, 2 to 4 minutes in Terminal B and 1 to 10 minutes in Terminal C.
CLEAR in Terminal B serves Gates B40 to B49, Sunday to Friday 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the airport.
The airport says the TSA PreCheck enrollment office is in Terminal C and the Global Entry office is in Terminal B. It does not publish a set arrival time and says to allow extra time.
The airport lists periodic nightly weekday closures of Runway 4L-22R for rehabilitation, shown as ongoing with no end date. It says delays, schedule changes or diversions may occur, so check with your airline.

Arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Airline	ATL terminal or concourse
JetBlue	Domestic Terminal North.
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.
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 28 fare checks from Newark to Atlanta ran from 17 Sep to 16 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Atlanta to Newark, EazAir's first 4 checks ran from 4 Sep to 6 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 one and a half times the lowest. The 28 checks returned 15 different results. The lowest result came on 21 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

EWR: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Pick-up and drop-off (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Alerts and advisories (Runway 4L-22R) (01/01/2026 - ongoing, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain partial service outage (07/27/2026 - 11/13/2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal B (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Departures guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Newark Airport Station, AirTrain service replaced by shuttle bus (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Portal Bridge Cutover (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Amtrak: Newark Liberty International Airport station (EWR) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Ride app services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Connections guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal A (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal C (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)
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 EWR to ATL, 17 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026; ATL to EWR, 4 Sep 2026 to 6 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Newark terminal do I fly from to Atlanta?

Newark's airline list puts Delta, American and JetBlue at Terminal A and Frontier at Terminal B. United can use Terminals A, B or C depending on the flight, so check your boarding pass.

Is there CLEAR at Newark airport?

The airport says CLEAR in Terminal B serves Gates B40 to B49, Sunday to Friday 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

How do I get a ride app at Atlanta airport?

ATL sends domestic rideshare pickups to the North Economy lot. Go through North baggage claim, take the lower-level escalators and leave through door LN1. ATL advises requesting your ride once you reach the pickup zone.

Can I take a train from ATL into Atlanta?

Yes. MARTA Red and Gold line trains leave from the Airport station at the west end of the Domestic Terminal. After rush hour, MARTA says riders for Buckhead or North Springs may need to change at Lindbergh Center.

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

Delta, American and JetBlue include a carry-on and a personal item with their lowest fares. United Basic Economy and Frontier without a bundle include only a personal item on domestic flights, though United makes exceptions for some MileagePlus members and cardholders.

How far is Newark from Atlanta?

EWR and ATL are about 745 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.

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.