Cheap flights from Chicago to Atlanta from $138 MDW, ORD, RFD → ATL
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The cheapest return found recently is $244 with Frontier Airlines, 13 Nov – 15 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $138 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $138, Frontier Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $244, 13 Nov to 15 Nov
- Usual return price
- $215 to $335
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $185 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 1 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $215 to $335.
Cheapest return found recently
$244
13 Nov – 15 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 6:42 p.m. · Return leaves 6:47 p.m. · 4 h 13 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$244
13 Nov – 15 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 6:42 p.m. · Return leaves 6:47 p.m. · 4 h 13 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$244 13 Nov – 15 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$185 23 Dec – 27 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $67 to $185.
At $244, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
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 6 departure dates from 13 Nov to 8 Jul 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 13 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
105 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 15 Nov | $244 | Frontier Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Nov – 1 Dec | $205 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 22 Nov | $273 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 27 Dec | $185 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 | $400 | American Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 | $355 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $185.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $91 to $133.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$138
21 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 8:28 a.m. · 2 h 1 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$138
21 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Leaves 8:28 a.m. · 2 h 1 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$138 21 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$55 8 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $38 to $131.
At $138, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
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 3 departure dates from 19 Nov to 8 Dec, 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?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov, 19 Nov costs $127: $11 less than the cheapest found recently.
Frontier Airlines · Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · nonstop · found 4 days ago
Every date we hold
5 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov | $127 | Frontier Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $138 | Frontier Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $55 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $55.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Chicago 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 13 Nov – 15 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Atlanta?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 | $281 | $139 | +136% | 35 |
| 7–13 days | $193 | $82 | +62% | 46 |
| 14–29 days | $137 | $67 | +15% | 42 |
| 30–59 days | $135 | $67 | +13% | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $119 | $109 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 90–179 days | $307 | $307 | +158% | 13 |
| 180+ days | $363 | $323 | +205% | 48 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 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 | $126 | $71 | +140% | 39 |
| 7–13 days | $114 | $55 | +117% | 35 |
| 14–29 days | $57 | $55 | +9% | 31 |
| 30–59 days | $60 | $53 | +14% | 32 |
| 60–89 days | $53 | $38 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 180+ days | $164 | $164 | +212% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Milwaukee → Atlanta
131 km from Chicago
$532
$288 more than flying from Chicago
8 Jul 2027 – 11 Jul 2027 · MKE → ATL · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 13 Nov – 15 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
The cheapest return found recently is $244 with Frontier Airlines, 13 Nov to 15 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $185 with Frontier Airlines, 23 Dec to 27 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $215 to $335.
How much is a one-way flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $138 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $55 with Frontier Airlines, 8 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $91 to $133.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Atlanta?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $185, 23 Dec to 27 Dec, found 3 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $55, 8 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $244 with Frontier Airlines, 13 Nov to 15 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $138 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Atlanta?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 21 Nov, takes 2 h 1 min from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Atlanta?
Between 13 Nov and 8 Jul 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and American Airlines on 1. Between 19 Nov and 8 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.
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