Travelling from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Atlanta: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Atlanta is 1 hour 27 minutes.
Atlanta and Roanoke (where Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
The most popular route is from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Choose from 30 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ROA to ATL is the 06:00 Delta option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 19:59 with Delta.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from ROA to Atlanta. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a popular month like August, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Nonstop flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Atlanta are available for booking. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is where you'll step off the plane.
Take to the skies with Delta. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Atlanta.
You don't need your passport or a visa to travel within United States. You will need a valid identity document however, like a driver's licence or an ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked flight tickets from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Atlanta.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Roanoke, ROA can be reached in about 11 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 36 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near ROA? If you've booked an early flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Atlanta, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to Atlanta
C$138 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Atlanta. Return flights start from C$294. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ROA to Atlanta.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Atlanta. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta is about 17 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Book a hotel near ATL if you're taking a late flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Atlanta. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Atlanta
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Atlanta. July is the most popular month to travel to Atlanta. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Atlanta in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from ROA to Atlanta in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Atlanta
After booking your flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Atlanta, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Atlanta:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are must-do's during your Atlanta adventure.
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