Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
New York and Atlanta are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from JFK to ATL start from 06:00 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 21:55 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, there are 177 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your JFK to ATL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
JetBlue Airways is your ticket to exploring Atlanta (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with JetBlue Airways on this route.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that operates JFK to ATL flights, with 78.15% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and ATL:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight is ₹ 4,239. A round-trip fare is currently ₹ 6,778. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from JFK to ATL by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from JFK to ATL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
If you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ATL:
Pick up a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car and explore Atlanta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to the centre of Atlanta has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Atlanta in February.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Atlanta during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JFK to ATL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Atlanta has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 467 kilometres south-east of Atlanta, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, consider Charlotte, roughly 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are among the biggest draws.