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$50+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL)

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ORD — ATL
Jul 19 — Jul 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson are usually found in September or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$93
(Spirit)

One-way from

$50
(Spirit)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$171

Good round-trip deal

$155 or less

Good one-way deal

$91 or less
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
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This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/55:05 amORD - ATL
1 stop10h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 8/66:00 amATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/12$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/245:01 amORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 11mFrontier
Sun 7/2710:58 pmATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Deal found 7/13$95
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/236:02 pmORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/2410:58 pmATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$116

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ORD - ATL

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

5:05 am-4:57 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/6

6:00 am-7:04 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$93

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

5:01 am-8:12 am

Nonstop2h 11m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 7/27

10:58 pm-12:22 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$95

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

6:02 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/24

10:58 pm-12:22 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$116

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/24

6:02 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$50

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

5:01 am-8:12 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$51

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

7:10 am-10:16 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$69

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

7:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$94

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

8:31 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$100

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on July 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $246). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to ATL?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 14, 2025.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 49% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta. Price data was last updated on July 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 14, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to ATL are scheduled on a Sunday (87 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (65 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Atlanta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Atlanta. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Atlanta. Reviews last updated July 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Atlanta from Chicago?

    When flying to Atlanta from Chicago, most travelers use Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta and O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago. O’Hare is located just 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. One of the world’s busiest airports, ORD has four passenger terminals. Most domestic flights depart from Terminals 1-3, which are interconnected and accessible to each other by a pedestrian tunnel. The last terminal, Terminal 5, handles most of the international flights and is in a separate structure that’s connected to the rest of the airport by airport shuttle buses. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta is the busiest airport in the United States and is located about 17 miles south of downtown Atlanta. ATL has two terminals, the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal, and seven concourses. Domestic arrivals are served by Concourses A-E and Concourse T, while Concourse F is reserved primarily for international flights.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Chicago O’Hare Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport?

    Chicago O’Hare is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines, while ATL Airport is a hub for Delta Air Lines, so it’s not surprising that these airlines have the most regularly scheduled direct flights between the two airports. The low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines also offers a limited number of direct flights on this route.

  • What are the layover options from Chicago O’Hare Airport to ATL Airport?

    When flying from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), it’s usually cheaper and faster to choose a direct flight. Direct flights for this route depart regularly throughout the day, so it’s easy to find a non-stop flight that fits your schedule. Although you can find one-stop flights at prices that are similar to direct flights, adding one stop to your flight will add at least 2h to the total travel time. All ORD-ATL flights with two or more stops are more expensive than the direct flights, and these flights add at least 3h 30min to your travel time.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Chicago to Atlanta?

    US domestic flights do not require a passport or visa. However, starting October 21, 2021, passengers will be required to have a REAL ID driver’s license or other acceptable form of identification (such as a passport, military ID, or permanent resident card) to fly; passengers carrying only a regular, non-REAL ID driver’s license will not be allowed past the TSA Security checkpoints. Most REAL ID driver’s licenses have a star at the top of the card. If you’re unsure if your license is a REAL ID, you should check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Children under 18 years of age are not required to present any identification to clear Security and board the plane.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Atlanta from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Atlanta. You should not have trouble finding flights to Hartsfield-Jackson from Chicago O'Hare Intl; the airport handles an average of 73 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Atlanta airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 8.2 mi journey from Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Atlanta’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $93, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Frontier. Spirit Airlines is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta are Spirit Airlines ($50), Frontier ($51), and United Airlines ($69).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta?

    Before booking your flight to Atlanta from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (100%), Sun Country Air (100%), Envoy Air( 92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta?

    While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta is generally $529, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $45. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), you can expect to pay $68 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Atlanta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Atlanta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $246). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Atlanta. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$46Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$55Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$97Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$139Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$294Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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