Cheap Flights from New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)

Airline Service and Flight Information

When traveling from New York City to Atlanta, Georgia, you can find many flights from John F Kennedy Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.  Flights servicing the route are covered by three major airlines including Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue. 

Service from JFK to ATL includes multiple direct flight options as well as flights with one or more layovers.  Direct flight service is offered on flights from New York JFK to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta on Delta Airlines with flight times ranging from 2 hours and 25 minutes to 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flights with one or more stops include primary layover options in Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, Boston Logan International Airport in Massachusetts, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Michigan and Miami International Airport in Florida.  Layover times range from as short as one hour and 20 minutes to as long as seven hours.  These longer layovers can be great options for those who may like to spend a few hours in the connecting city.

Each airline operates out of a different terminal from the JFK Airport.  Those selecting American Airlines can expect to depart from terminal eight which is the largest passenger terminal in the airport.  You will have plenty to do once you get through security with the terminal offering dozens of food and retail offerings.  Those flying out on Delta will need to get to terminal two for their departure and those traveling JetBlue will need to depart from terminal five.

Due to the high volume of passengers that New York JFK services each day, it is advised to arrive a minimum of two hours early for domestic flights to be able to make your way through security and to your gate in time for boarding.  You can check the JFK airport website for estimated TSA wait times during peak times of the day.

Arrival in Atlanta

There is a significant temperature difference between the cities of New York and Atlanta.  If you are flying during the winter months, you can expect to travel from snowy conditions to above freezing temperatures.  The average temperature in Atlanta can range from as low as the 40’s and 50’s in January to as high as 90 degrees in July.  You may want to leave space in your carry on if traveling during the winter months to store your heavy coat in favor of a lighter option.

Upon your arrival to the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, you will find a wide range of transportation to get you to your final destinations.  The airport offers taxi and limousine service as well as a range of car rental options located at the airport.  Many of the area hotels offer shuttle service for direct and easy transportation from baggage claim to the hotel lobby.