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

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Atlanta to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 563 mi 1h 23m nonstop -1h behind 9 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, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 0 88% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to CWF.
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One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

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.

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
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: CWF
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, TPA, IAH, OKC, IAD, EWR, LAS, MIA 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.
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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.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HOU.