Atlanta to Lake Charles (ATL–CWF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Atlanta to Lake Charles
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 563 mi 1h 23m nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

ATL–CWF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 563 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–CWF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – 1h23 52% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to CWF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to CWF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
TPA ~4h 28m OKC ~5h 25m LAS ~8h 52m EWR ~19h 29m DAL ~27h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
126
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → CWF
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Return
CWF → ATL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · CWF: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Lake Charles.
Distance & Flight Time
563 mi / 906 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

Facts

ATL–CWF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance563 mi / 906 km
Flight time1h 23m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: CWF
Full nameChennault International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to CWF flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chennault International Airport take approximately 1h 23m. The route covers 563 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ATL to CWF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TPA, OKC, LAS, EWR and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from CWF to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATL to CWF

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ATL to CWF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to CWF ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 563 miles (906 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TPA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.