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$34+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Atlanta (ATL)

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ORD — ATL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$71
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One-way from

$34
(Frontier)

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January

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April

Average price

$157

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$165 or less

Good one-way deal

$100 or less
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/65:09 pmMDW - ATL
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Wed 4/912:33 pmATL - MDW
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$71
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Thu 3/276:25 pmORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/27:34 amATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$71
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/25:47 pmORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Fri 4/187:00 amATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 19mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$72
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Tue 4/16:25 pmORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/153:29 pmATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$79
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Mon 5/511:04 amEVV - ATL
1 stop18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/77:30 amATL - EVV
1 stop25h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$156
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Wed 3/122:55 pmORD - ATL
Nonstop1h 53mDelta
Wed 3/1912:40 pmATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$177
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Sun 4/67:20 amMDW - ATL
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Wed 4/98:30 amATL - MDW
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$181
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Tue 4/19:54 amMDW - ATL
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Fri 4/46:30 amATL - MDW
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$218
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Tue 4/87:30 amORD - ATL
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Sat 4/1212:10 pmATL - ORD
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$219
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Mon 3/109:27 pmPIA - ATL
2 stops22h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/135:25 amATL - PIA
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$220
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Tue 4/83:52 pmEVV - ATL
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/1010:56 amATL - EVV
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$227
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Tue 3/44:00 pmSTL - ATL
2 stops21h 09mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/65:25 amATL - STL
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$235

Find flights from Illinois to Atlanta within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Atlanta that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Atlanta

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoAtlanta

MDW - ATL

MDWATL

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/6

5:09 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/9

12:33 pm-1:31 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$71

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/27

6:25 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/1

7:34 am-8:44 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$71

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

5:47 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 4/18

7:00 am-8:19 am

Nonstop2h 19m

$72

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

6:25 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 4/5

12:42 pm-1:58 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$79

ChicagoAtlanta

MDW - ATL

MDWATL

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/21

6:45 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/23

9:35 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$165

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

2:55 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 3/19

12:40 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$177

ChicagoAtlanta

MDW - ATL

MDWATL

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/6

7:20 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/9

8:30 am-12:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$181

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

4:07 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-7:18 am

Nonstop2h 18m

$217

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

7:30 am-4:40 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 4/12

12:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$219

PeoriaAtlanta

PIA - ATL

PIAATL

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/10

9:27 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops22h 31m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 3/13

5:25 am-5:35 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$220

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Atlanta

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Atlanta

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Atlanta including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Atlanta?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Illinois to Atlanta in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 IL to ATL?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Atlanta, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Atlanta

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to ATL are scheduled on a Thursday (74 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Rainfall in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Atlanta ranges from 3.4 - 5.3 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Atlanta when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Atlanta by month

Plan your trip to Atlanta by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Atlanta, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Illinois to Atlanta by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Atlanta. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Atlanta from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Atlanta from Illinois, you will be flying to Hartsfield-Jackson, which is the city’s only airport. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is located 8.2 mi from the center of Atlanta.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Atlanta one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $34. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Atlanta for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Atlanta?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Atlanta is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson or Lambert-St Louis - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Atlanta?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to Atlanta on time: Republic Airways (88%), Air France (84%), Envoy Air (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Atlanta?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $50. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson) can be booked for $42 on average our data indicates $796 when flying from Illinois to Atlanta.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Atlanta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Atlanta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Atlanta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Atlanta?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Atlanta (average of $190). Flying from Illinois to Atlanta in March is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 Illinois to Atlanta

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$37Average$89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$47Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$93Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$136Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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