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

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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 21h ago
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KE3586cs
KE Korean
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:59 AM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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DL5383+4
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:57 AM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AM4598cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:57 AM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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VS2988cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
8:59 AM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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DL4952+1
DL Delta
CR9
11:49 AM
CDT
2:26 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AM4147cs
AM Aeromexi
CR7
12:02 PM
CDT
2:53 PM
EDT
1h 51m
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KE3587cs
KE Korean
CR7
4:04 PM
CDT
6:54 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WS6969cs
WS WestJet
CR9
4:04 PM
CDT
6:54 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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VS2989cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
4:04 PM
CDT
6:54 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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AF3494cs
AF Air France
CR9
4:14 PM
CDT
7:02 PM
EDT
1h 48m
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AM4196
AM Aeromexi
CR9
4:14 PM
CDT
7:02 PM
EDT
1h 48m
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AF2150
AF Air France
CR9
4:14 PM
CDT
7:02 PM
EDT
1h 48m
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AF2363cs
AF Air France
CR9
4:20 PM
CDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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AF2382
AF Air France
CR9
4:20 PM
CDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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AM4590cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
4:20 PM
CDT
7:10 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL5389+11
DL Delta
CR9
5:13 PM
CDT
8:35 PM
EDT
2h 22m
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DL4952+1
DL Delta
CR9
10:25 AM
EDT TS
11:19 AM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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KE3585cs
KE Korean
CR7
2:38 PM
EDT TS
3:23 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WS6679cs
WS WestJet
CR9
2:38 PM
EDT TS
3:23 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AF2505
AF Air France
CR9
2:38 PM
EDT TS
3:23 PM
CDT
1h 45m
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VS2320cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
2:47 PM
EDT TS
3:37 PM
CDT
1h 50m
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AM3528cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
2:47 PM
EDT TS
3:37 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL5389+11
DL Delta
CR9
3:25 PM
EDT TS
4:07 PM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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DL5410+5
DL Delta
CR9
9:27 PM
EDT TS
10:21 PM
CDT
1h 54m
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AM3446cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:27 PM
EDT TS
10:21 PM
CDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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VS2286cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
CR9
9:31 PM
EDT TS
10:19 PM
CDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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Bloomington/Normal to Atlanta
1 carrier, 99 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 99 Flights/wk 533 mi 1h 37m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

BMI–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 533 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 1h37-2h22 SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AM, KE
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL, KE, 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
15
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
99
Outbound / wk
67
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BMI to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
453
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.

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 7 12
Weekly flights 99 78 171
Flight time 1h 37m 1h 58m 1h 50m
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 37m to 2h 22m.
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 37m to 2h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights99 out / 67 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
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 approximately 1h 37m to 2h 22m. The route covers 533 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 99 nonstop flights per week from BMI to ATL. The return direction has about 67 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SRQ, BOS, PIE, PHX, ELP, ORD and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 99 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BMI to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BMI to ATL ranges from 1 hours 37 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 533 miles (858 km). There are approximately 99 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 166 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SRQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Moline (MLI), Chicago (MDW) and Chicago (ORD).