Phoenix to Atlanta (PHX–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PHX–ATL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,584 miles in approximately 3h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 159 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS | 64 | 321, 332, 738, 757 | 3h34-3h50 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR | 21 | 321, 738 | 3h16-3h50 | Oneworld | AS, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 73H, 7S7, B38M | 3h17-3h35 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 11 | 32Q, A20N | 3h47-3h49 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→ATL | TUS→ATL | FLG→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 255 | 55 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 16m | 3h 17m | 3h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Atlanta.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
PHX–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Phoenix to Atlanta: Sun Belt Connector
PHX-ATL links two of the fastest-expanding metro areas in the US. American, Delta, Southwest, and Frontier combine for 7 to 9 daily nonstops. Block time is 3 hours 20 minutes eastbound and about 4 hours heading west. Delta and American deploy mainline narrowbodies like the A321 and 737-800. The route serves a mix of business traffic, winter leisure visitors heading to Arizona, and connecting passengers routing through ATL to the southeastern US or through PHX to the American West. Phoenix Sky Harbor handles about 50 million passengers annually and operates primarily from Terminal 4.
Seasonal Demand and Hub Value
Winter is the high season for PHX-ATL. Temperatures in Phoenix sit between 65F and 75F from November through March, drawing visitors from colder eastern cities. Atlanta itself is a year-round origin. Summer sees a dip in PHX-bound leisure traffic as daytime highs regularly exceed 110F. For connecting passengers, ATL provides access to Delta's network across the southeastern US and Caribbean. PHX provides American's connections to the Mountain West and California. Southwest competes on price with direct service from both airports to dozens of smaller US cities, giving budget-focused travelers alternatives to the legacy hub model.