Route Briefing: Atlanta to Key West
Few flights offer as dramatic an atmospheric shift as the 2-hour-and-2-minute hop from Atlanta down to Key West. Delta and Southwest fly this 648-mile route straight to Key West International Airport (EYW), carrying you from Georgia pine forests to the turquoise waters of America's southernmost tip in one effortless afternoon.
Key West operates on island time, where pastel gingerbread conch cottages and roaming roosters set a delightfully eccentric tone. Rent a bicycle to explore Old Town, visit Ernest Hemingway's historic home and museum, and gather at Mallory Square an hour before dusk for the nightly sunset celebration filled with street performers and local food carts. Indulge in fresh conch fritters, chilled pink shrimp, and a tart slice of authentic key lime pie from Kermit's on Elizabeth Street.
Snagging a roundtrip economy ticket under $180 is a stellar deal, with standard pricing typically landing between $280 and $420. High season runs from November through April when the weather is dry and breezy. Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead ensures you get the best economy rate before winter weekend flights sell out.