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

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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Atlanta

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PHX to ATL · 1,584 mi · 3h 58m est.

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

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

Phoenix to Atlanta flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 58m (estimated)

PHX → ATL

Cheapest cached price

$160

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 20, 2026.

Planning a trip from Phoenix to Atlanta? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 58m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $160 (last checked Oct 20, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Phoenix to Atlanta 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.

Phoenix to Atlanta at a glance

PHX to ATL 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 Phoenix to Atlanta on Eazair
Origin	Phoenix (PHX)
Destination	Atlanta (ATL)
Average Flight Time	~3h 58m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$160
Fares Last Checked	Oct 20, 2026
Distance	1,584 miles (PHX to ATL)
Time in Atlanta	2 hours ahead of Phoenix until Mar 14, 2027
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix until Mar 14, 2027, then 3 hours ahead of Phoenix. Phoenix is on Mountain Standard Time, Atlanta on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Phoenix to Atlanta

American, United and Delta have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for Phoenix to Atlanta. Separately, the Sky Harbor nonstop list (no date shown) shows Atlanta (ATL) served by American, Delta, Frontier and Southwest. Schedules change, so look at the stops on each result. At Phoenix Sky Harbor, American flies from Terminal 4, while Delta and United are in Terminal 3.

Terminal 3's security checkpoint is open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. In Terminal 4, PreCheck runs from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the airport says those hours may change. PHX asks domestic travelers to arrive 2 hours before departure and posts wait times on the skyharbor.com home page and on terminal screens.

ATL does not publish which side of the Domestic Terminal each airline uses, so follow the signs for your ride. Rideshare pickups are in the North Economy lot, through North baggage claim and the lower-level escalators; from the South side, ATL says to follow Rideshare signs to the North Terminal and leave through door LN1. Taxis wait in Aisle A of the Ground Transportation Center, stalls A3 to A10. After rush hour, MARTA says Buckhead or North Springs riders may need a Gold (Doraville) train, then a Red train at Lindbergh Center.

So far EazAir has a single fare check for Phoenix to Atlanta, made on 26 Sep 2026 for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later, and one check cannot show a pattern. American Basic Economy and Delta Main Basic include a carry-on, while United Basic Economy on domestic flights allows a personal item only for most travelers. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Phoenix to Atlanta flights

Departure · Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Mountain Standard Time

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.

Phoenix 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.

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

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

Valley Metro Rail stops at 44th Street/Washington, which connects by a walkway with moving sidewalks to the 44th Street PHX Sky Train station. The free Sky Train runs to Terminals 3 and 4.
If you are returning a rental car, the free PHX Sky Train runs from the Rental Car Center to both terminals around the clock.
PHX says Waymo offers curbside drop-off at the Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 ride share locations.
The Terminal 3 checkpoint is open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Terminal 4 has checkpoints A to D. Checkpoint A is open 24 hours, and TSA PreCheck runs from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. PHX says PreCheck hours may change.
PHX asks domestic travelers to arrive 2 hours before departure. Wait times are on the skyharbor.com home page and on terminal screens.

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.

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 fare check from Phoenix to Atlanta was on 26 Sep 2026. For the return direction, Atlanta to Phoenix, EazAir's first 4 checks ran from 28 Sep to 16 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. One check cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

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: Summer travel tips (19 May 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Phoenix Sky Harbor: Public transportation (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)
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)
EazAir fare checks for PHX to ATL, 26 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026; ATL to PHX, 28 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which terminal do I use at Phoenix Sky Harbor?

American uses Terminal 4, and Delta and United use Terminal 3. For any other airline, check your boarding pass or airline app before you set off for PHX.

When is TSA PreCheck open at PHX?

PHX lists PreCheck at Terminal 3 from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at Terminal 4 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., and says those hours may change.

Where do I meet my Uber or Lyft at ATL?

ATL puts Domestic Terminal rideshare pickups in the North Economy lot, through North baggage claim and the lower-level escalators. From the South side, follow Rideshare signs to the North Terminal and use door LN1.

Which side of the ATL Domestic Terminal does my airline use?

ATL does not publish it. JetBlue lists the Domestic Terminal North and Southwest lists Concourse C. For American, United and Delta, check your boarding pass or airline app.

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

American Basic Economy and Delta Main Basic include a carry-on and a personal item. United Basic Economy on domestic flights includes one personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member or hold a qualifying card.

How far apart are Phoenix and Atlanta?

PHX and ATL 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.