Baltimore to Atlanta (BWI–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Baltimore to Atlanta
6 carriers, 224 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines
224 Flights/wk
576 mi
1h 40m nonstop
112 1-stop hubs
BWI–ATL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 576 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 112 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop BWI–ATL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 69 | 321, 739, 752 | 1h52-2h14 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 58 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h51-2h05 | – | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 50 | 321, 739 | 1h56-2h15 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 24 | 321, 739 | 1h56-2h04 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 21 | 321, 32Q, A20N | 2h09-2h30 | – | – | |
| GXA GXA | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to ATL direction.
Mon
31
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Tue
33
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Wed
31
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Thu
33
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Fri
33
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27
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34
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
44
Nonstop flights
224
Outbound / wk
177
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to ATL.
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One-Stop Connections
112
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
4,686
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
BWI → ATL
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
72%
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ATL → BWI
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
BWI delays → ATL delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Baltimore
Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
| Metric | BWI→ATL | DCA→ATL | IAD→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BWI | – | 30 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 224 | 291 | 183 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 46m | 1h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
Washington (DCA) to Atlanta flights · Dulles (IAD) to Atlanta flights · Harrisburg (MDT) to Atlanta flights
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Atlanta is 0 hours
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BWI: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
BWI: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
576 mi / 928 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 2h 30m.
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.
Facts
BWI–ATL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Baltimore to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance576 mi / 928 km
Flight time1h 40m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights224 out / 177 return
1-stop connections112 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BWI to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 2h 30m. The route covers 576 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, GXA and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 224 nonstop flights per week from BWI to ATL. The return direction has about 177 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, MDT, SSI, TEB, BTR, LIT, HPN, YYZ, SUA, GPT, OPF, PHL, TMB, ELH, AEX, JAN, DSM, JFK, OMA, SBN, SGR, EYW, BDA, GRK, OKC, FAR, RIL, ASE, NAS, PLS, BZN, AUA, LIR, PUJ, CUN, SJO, LGA, RIC, EWR, KEF, VPS, ONT, ANC, BNA, STL, TYS, MDW, CLT, ROC, ORD, SJU, CVG, DTW, CLE, GCM, PIT, RDU, ORF, FLL, MCO, JAX, MCI, PWM, IND, ECP, HVN, MKE, PVD, DAL, MSP, GSP, IAH, SAV, BOS, BUF, MIA, BDL, CMH, CHS, ALB, TPA, GRR, SRQ, RSW, SMF, BHM, ELP, MYR, PBI, HOU, MSY, SDF, SJC, DEN, MEM, SAT, SXM, ABQ, AUS, SJD, PHX, DFW, LAS, LHR, SFO, SAN, LAX, SEA, SLC, PTY, MBJ and STT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ATL to BWI 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.
Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier on BWI-ATL, operating from the Southwest Airlines Concourse at BWI (accessible via Concourse D or E check-in). Delta runs nonstop service from Concourse B at BWI. Spirit also flies the route from Concourse A. At Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Southwest arrives at Concourse X (the Southwest-dedicated concourse), Delta at its domestic concourses (A, B, or C), and Spirit at Concourse F. All ATL concourses connect via the underground Plane Train.
BWI is 30 miles from downtown DC; DCA is 4 miles; IAD is 27 miles. BWI offers the most low-fare ATL nonstops, primarily via Southwest. DCA has Delta and American nonstops to Atlanta but with fewer Southwest departures. IAD is dominated by United and lacks the same breadth of ATL nonstop options. For Maryland and northern Virginia residents, BWI often has the most schedule choices for Atlanta. MARC Penn Line and Light Rail connect BWI to downtown Baltimore in 30 minutes.
Block time is 1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. BWI has moderate delay exposure from summer convective weather and winter ice events on the mid-Atlantic corridor. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson generates its own ground delay programs during Georgia summer thunderstorm season, particularly afternoon departures. The route is short enough that most delays are absorbed at the gate rather than in the air.
Baltimore/Washington to Atlanta: Southwest's Mid-Atlantic Trunk
BWI-ATL is one of Southwest Airlines' strongest East Coast domestic pairs, benefiting from BWI's position as Southwest's largest mid-Atlantic base. Southwest typically operates eight to twelve daily nonstops; Delta adds three to five more; Spirit contributes two to three. Combined frequency can exceed 18 daily departures. Block time runs two hours. The route links a large government, defense, and biotech employment base in the Baltimore-Washington corridor to Atlanta's role as the Southeast's commercial and connecting hub. ATL is also one of the most important international gateways on the East Coast, and passengers often use the BWI-ATL hop to connect to Delta's international network.
Airport Context and Ground Access
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) sits between Baltimore and the DC suburbs, accessible by MARC commuter rail (Penn Line from Union Station in 40 minutes for $9) and Amtrak (20 minutes from BWI Rail Station to Penn Station in Baltimore). Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson's underground concourse system and Plane Train makes domestic connections across the seven concourses fast. The ATL international terminal (International Concourse F) requires clearing customs; domestic arrivals from BWI can connect airside without exiting. MARTA Rail reaches downtown Atlanta from ATL in 20 minutes for $2.50.