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

CWF Airport Page →
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
IAH Houston ~4h 23m UA AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Atlanta flights
EWR Newark ~6h 51m ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Atlanta flights
DEN Denver ~7h 33m UA AFAMDL Denver (DEN) to Atlanta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lake Charles to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 563 mi 1h 17m nonstop +1h ahead

CWF–ATL had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 563 miles in 1h 17m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CWF–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CWF to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CWF → ATL
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
ATL → CWF
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Lake Charles

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric CWF→ATL LFT→ATL AEX→ATL
Distance from CWF 69 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 6
Weekly flights 100 91
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 41m 1h 44m
Airports within 200 miles of CWF with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Lake Charles.
CWF: CDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lake Charles, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
563 mi / 906 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m 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.

CWF–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lake Charles to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance563 mi / 906 km
Flight time1h 17m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CWF
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CWF to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chennault International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take about 1h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 563 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CWF to ATL: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 17m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Lake Charles.
Yes, return flights from ATL to CWF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFT, AEX and BTR. 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 CWF to ATL

Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CWF to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CWF to ATL is about 1 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 563 miles (906 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT), Alexandria (AEX) and Baton Rouge (BTR).