Baltimore to Atlanta (BWI–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BWI–ATL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 576 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | 63 | 321, 739 | 1h49-2h12 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 60 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h55-2h05 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 33 | 32Q, A20N, A21N | 1h51-2h25 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Baltimore
| Metric | BWI→ATL | DCA→ATL | IAD→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BWI | – | 30 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 12 | 23 |
| Weekly flights | 320 | 411 | 304 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 41m | 1h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BWI: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
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.
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.
BWI–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.