DTX → ATL
Atlanta
Southern food, civil-rights history, big-city weekends.
- Flight
- ~2h nonstop, 4x weekly on Avelo
- Best time
- March–May and October–November for mild weather; December for holiday lights
- Weather
- Mild winters with highs in the 50s
Photo: Tyler Lahti / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Overview
Atlanta brings McKinney its first Southeast city route: a food-and-history weekend, a family trip to the Georgia Aquarium, or a visit to relatives. Avelo flies nonstop from DTX 4x weekly (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat) starting December 16, 2026, just in time for the holidays.
Photo: John Phelan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Things to do
- Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
- Ponce City Market
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
- Georgia Aquarium
- World of Coca-Cola
Family-friendly activities
- Georgia Aquarium
- Fernbank Museum of Natural History
- Zoo Atlanta
- Stone Mountain Park
Business travel
- MARTA's Red and Gold lines run from the airport to downtown and Midtown, so a car is optional for city-center meetings.
- The Georgia World Congress Center and most downtown hotels sit within a few blocks of each other.
- Hartsfield-Jackson is one of the world's busiest airports; build extra time for security on the way home.
What to pack
- Comfortable walking shoes for the BeltLine
- Light rain jacket
- Layers for mild but changeable winter days
- Portable phone charger
Weather
Mild winters with highs in the 50s; hot, humid summers with afternoon storms.
Frequently asked questions
When do flights from McKinney to Atlanta start?
December 16, 2026. Avelo flies the route 4x weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
How long is the flight from McKinney to Atlanta?
About two hours nonstop, based on comparable North Texas–Atlanta flights. Georgia is on Eastern time, so you lose an hour flying east.
Which Atlanta airport does Avelo use?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL), about 10 miles south of downtown.
Is there a $99 fare to Atlanta?
Avelo's introductory $99 one-way fare, including a checked bag, covers travel December 1–17, 2026 and January 7–31, 2027. It must be booked by October 12, 2026, and seats at that price are limited.
McKinney or DFW for Atlanta?
American and Delta run many daily DFW–Atlanta nonstops, useful if you need a time or day Avelo doesn't fly. For Collin County travelers whose dates fit, DTX cuts the drive and the parking bill.
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