Flying from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): What you need to know
Atlanta's main airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Check out your options for departing from this base when reserving your flights from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
The average time for a direct Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Roanoke (where Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is located) and Atlanta share the UTC-4 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 27 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is the most popular route. Delta Air Lines operates the earliest flight at 8:58am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from ATL to ROA is with Delta Air Lines at 10:55pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Atlanta to ROA, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Traveling during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You can find a direct flight from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
When taking off from ATL, you can take a direct flight from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport with Delta Air Lines.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between ATL and ROA is Delta Air Lines.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Delta Air Lines. Its services arrive as planned 75.86% of the time.
The journey from central Atlanta to ATL takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport:
When it comes to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.64% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ROA instead:
The street address for ROA is 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Getting from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to central Roanoke
The center of Roanoke is about 4 miles from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
At the moment, $138 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $212. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Atlanta to ROA.
August is when you're most likely to land a bargain on an Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA). August is the busiest month to visit Roanoke. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Atlanta to ROA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Roanoke, with temperatures ranging from 59ºF to 90ºF.
January sees temperatures of between 19ºF and 50ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Roanoke
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Roanoke right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Atlanta to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport:
Your Roanoke visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Explore Park and Taubman Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Roanoke is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 150 miles south of Roanoke, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in the United States, head for Raleigh, roughly 130 miles south-east of Roanoke. North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are key highlights.
