Bloomington/Normal to Atlanta (BMI–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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533 mi airlines charter/private 89/wk
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Flight Schedule 27 flights Verified 27m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VS2988cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL5639cs
KL KLM
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3586cs
KE Korean
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6676cs
WS WestJet
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5383+7
DL Delta
CR9
6:08 AM
CDT
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4598cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:08 AM
CDT
8:58 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4147cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
12:04 PM
CDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4952+1
DL Delta
CR9
12:04 PM
CDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3587cs
KE Korean
CR9
4:24 PM
CDT
7:20 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2363
AF Air France
CR9
4:26 PM
CDT
7:12 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2989cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
4:32 PM
CDT
7:18 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4590cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
4:32 PM
CDT
7:18 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2582cs
AF Air France
CR9
4:32 PM
CDT
7:18 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5389+11
DL Delta
CR9
4:32 PM
CDT
7:18 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4952+1
DL Delta
CR9
10:30 AM
EDT TS
11:18 AM
CDT
1h 48m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3585cs
KE Korean
CR9
2:50 PM
EDT TS
3:41 PM
CDT
1h 51m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2210
Starts Sep 19 Seat map
AF Air France
CR9 Seat map
2:55 PM
EDT TS
3:45 PM
CDT
1h 50m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2320cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
2:55 PM
EDT TS
3:45 PM
CDT
1h 50m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3528cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
2:55 PM
EDT TS
3:45 PM
CDT
1h 50m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2616
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
AF Air France
CR9 Seat map
2:55 PM
EDT TS
3:45 PM
CDT
1h 50m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2505cs
AF Air France
CR9
2:57 PM
EDT TS
3:47 PM
CDT
1h 50m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5389+11
DL Delta
CR9
3:46 PM
EDT TS
4:26 PM
CDT
1h 40m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2286cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
8:55 PM
EDT TS
9:47 PM
CDT
1h 52m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2528
Starts Oct 7 Seat map
AF Air France
CR9 Seat map
9:44 PM
EDT TS
10:36 PM
CDT
1h 52m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5410+3
DL Delta
CR9
9:45 PM
EDT TS
10:34 PM
CDT
1h 49m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3446cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:45 PM
EDT TS
10:34 PM
CDT
1h 49m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3584cs
KE Korean
CR9
10:21 PM
EDT TS
11:16 PM
CDT
1h 55m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 5m AAJLQR AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 18m AA AAACAF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Atlanta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Bloomington/Normal to Atlanta
1 carrier, 89 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 533 mi 1h 48m nonstop +1h ahead

BMI–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 533 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BMI–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS 21 CR9 1h46-1h50 SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL, KE, KL, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BMI to ATL direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
89
Outbound / wk
79
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BMI to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
400
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BMI → ATL
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
Return
ATL → BMI
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Bloomington/Normal

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric BMI→ATL MLI→ATL MDW→ATL
Distance from BMI 107 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 15
Weekly flights 89 89 191
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 56m 1h 42m
Airports within 200 miles of BMI with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Bloomington/Normal.
BMI: CDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
533 mi / 858 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m gate to gate.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

BMI–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bloomington/Normal to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance533 mi / 858 km
Flight time1h 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights89 out / 79 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BMI
IATA / ICAOBMI / KBMI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation871 ft / 265 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BMI to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 533 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BMI to ATL: Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ATL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Bloomington/Normal.
Yes, return flights from ATL to BMI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MLI, MDW and ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 BMI to ATL

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 89 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BMI to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BMI to ATL is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 533 miles (858 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moline (MLI), Chicago (MDW) and Chicago (ORD).