Detroit to Atlanta DTW → ATL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The cheapest return found recently is $87 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec – 13 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $57 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Nov, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $127 to $214.
Cheapest return found recently
$87
11 Dec – 13 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 9:45 p.m. · Return leaves 11:44 a.m. · 4 h 14 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$87
11 Dec – 13 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 9:45 p.m. · Return leaves 11:44 a.m. · 4 h 14 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$87 11 Dec – 13 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $87 to $188.
At $87, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 6 Nov to 24 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov – 8 Nov | $216 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Nov – 15 Nov | $126 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Nov – 15 Nov | $211 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 13 Dec | $87 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Dec – 20 Dec | $297 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $128 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $162 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $87.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $84 to $112.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$57
11 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 12:40 p.m. · 11 h 2 min trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$104
15 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 2:55 p.m. · 2 h 21 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$57 11 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 19 days, 30 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $57 to $198.
At $57, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
19 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 24 Oct to 15 Nov, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 11 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | $125 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 27 Oct | $111 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Nov | $57 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 13 Nov | $112 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 15 Nov | $84 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $57.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Detroit to Atlanta
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 11 Dec – 13 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 11 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Detroit to Atlanta?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $307 | $154 | +140% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $184 | $141 | +44% | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $156 | $126 | +22% | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $128 | $87 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $128 | $128 | +0% | 7 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 31% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 30 Sept and 18 Oct (19 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $120 | $99 | +45% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $91 | $57 | +10% | 15 |
| 90–179 days | $83 | $83 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Cleveland → Atlanta
145 km from Detroit
$53
$34 less than flying from Detroit
4 Dec – 8 Dec · CLE → ATL · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Cleveland → Atlanta
145 km from Detroit
$140
$83 more than flying from Detroit
12 Feb 2027 · CLE → ATL · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 11 Dec – 13 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work