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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Raleigh to Atlanta:

• Earliest: departs at 05:07 and lands at 06:44
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 22:57.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

A direct flight from Raleigh to Atlanta takes 1h 37m, covering 355 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Raleigh to Atlanta range from £69 to £193, with an average of £116 over the past 12 months. Anything below £69 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 74% above the £116 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £115 return, compared with £152 via a stopover through Orlando (MCO).

Southwest is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Raleigh to Atlanta flights are:

• Southwest: 93% on time
• Delta: 93% on time
• Frontier: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Atlanta flights, with 47% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 38%, Evening flights for 15%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Raleigh to Atlanta flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Raleigh to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £80, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

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• Europcar
• Hertz
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Flights from Raleigh to Atlanta usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Raleigh to Atlanta route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

Connecting flights from Raleigh to Atlanta most commonly pass through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Raleigh to Atlanta. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £104 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £136, a difference of £32.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Raleigh and Atlanta. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 13m, compared to 8h 12m via Orlando (MCO).

Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown - a DoubleTree by Hilton, Georgia World Congress Center, and Bobby Dodd Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Raleigh to Atlanta flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.