Flying from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Atlanta: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Atlanta is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque, where Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is located. Atlanta operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
The most popular route is from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). You can select from 28 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from ABQ to ATL is the 00:55 Delta service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 16:56 with Delta.
Leave enough time to make your flight from ABQ to Atlanta. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a peak month like October, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during vacation periods like spring break and summer.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Atlanta are available for booking. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is where you'll disembark.
Be on the lookout for deals with Delta. This airline has direct flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Atlanta.
After booking your cheap tickets from Albuquerque International Sunport to Atlanta, get your documents in order. A passport or visa isn't required since you're traveling within United States. As long as you have some other valid proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
ABQ is around 9 miles from central Albuquerque. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 2 hours and 54 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to Atlanta
$116 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Atlanta. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $243. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap tickets from ABQ to Atlanta by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Atlanta. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to the center of Atlanta takes about 17 minutes by car. It's approximately 11 miles away.
Getting to the center by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
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Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Atlanta while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Atlanta, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to Atlanta for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 66ºF to 93ºF.
Look for cheap flights from ABQ to Atlanta in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 27ºF and 57ºF on average.
More about Atlanta
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There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are highlights which should be on any well-planned Atlanta itinerary.
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