Travelling from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Memphis International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
The timezone in Atlanta is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Memphis.
Every week, there are 72 Memphis International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MEM to ATL flight.
Flying during a peak time like October? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Atlanta (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular carrier has direct flights from Memphis International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that operates MEM to ATL flights. A dependable 87.39% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Memphis International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MEM and ATL:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Currently, R 1,295 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Memphis International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,814. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEM to ATL if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Memphis International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from MEM to ATL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Memphis International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
Handy information about Memphis International Airport (MEM)
MEM is located at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
When it comes to Memphis International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Memphis to Memphis International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MEM? If you've booked an early flight from Memphis International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Memphis International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and chase adventure across Atlanta and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Memphis International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Atlanta in March.
Before locking in your flight from Memphis International Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEM to ATL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Atlanta, a visit to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Charlotte is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. No journey is complete without dropping by Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.