Cheap flights to
Georgia

While there is no specific day of the week when airline tickets magically drop in price, there is a time period when flights tend to be cheapest. We call it the Goldilocks Window—not too soon, not too late. For international trips it’s about 2–8 months before your departure date, and for domestic trips about 1–3 months out.

For anyone booking during peak travel season though, or for an event that requires specific dates, it’s best to plan even further in advance. For a June trip to Georgia, start looking at fares in December. Last-minute deals are few and far between during busy travel seasons. In fact, we regularly see fares jump at the 21-, 14-, and 7-day points before a trip. So whatever you do, don’t wait until the last minute to book.

One of our favorite tricks for finding cheap flights is named for the notoriously expensive-to-reach Greek islands, but it actually works all over the world. The point of the Greek Islands Trick is to get as close to your destination as you can for the cheapest price, then find a low-cost airline or other mode of transit for the last leg of the trip.

For example, if you want to fly from Madison, Wisconsin, to Auburn, Georgia, in May, you could be looking at prices over $500. Instead, look for flights to Atlanta, then consider renting a car. You could even look farther away, like Nashville, if you’re up for the drive.

This is like the Greek Islands Trick but in reverse. Let’s stick with the Madison example. If flights from Madison to Georgia are out of your price range, consider flying from Chicago or Milwaukee instead. Sometimes bigger airports have better deals that are worth the drive or bus trip. For long-haul flights, it can sometimes even make sense to look farther away and book two separate flights.

We see fantastic deals every day from airports all over the country, so before you book from your home airport, consider nearby—and sometimes not-so-nearby—options.

Summer is one of the busiest travel seasons in much of the world, Georgia included. It makes sense, as kids are on summer break and families can take vacations. Plus, Georgia has great beaches and mountain activities that draw summer crowds. But more people wanting to travel during a limited time frame means airlines can charge more for tickets.

The more flexible you can be with your dates, the better your chances of finding cheaper flights. Shoulder seasons are our favorite times to travel. These periods on the edges of high season––like April–May and September–October in Georgia––usually mean fewer crowds and lower prices, while the weather is still nice.

Even if you are traveling during peak seasons, there are still ways to save. Try to avoid flying on Fridays and Sundays, when people take weekend or business trips and flights are most expensive. Fly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays, generally the cheapest days, if you can.

Perhaps the easiest way to find cheap flights to Georgia is to stop looking. No, seriously. You can set fare alerts for your travel dates and cities and stop searching for flights yourself. You’ll get an email when prices drop, and all you have to do is book. We recommend setting up alerts ahead of the Goldilocks Window we mentioned above, so you can see deals that pop up during that time. And if your dates are flexible or if you want to try flying out of a different departure airport, set a few alerts. You could also join Going, and let us take the work off your hands.

Georgia is home to the world’s largest airport, located in Atlanta, meaning it’s very easy to reach from around the US and the world. Most US visitors can reach Georgia on a nonstop flight. Many international visitors have plenty of nonstop options as well, or they’ll need to make one stop.