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

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Lake Charles to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 563 mi 1h 17m nonstop +1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

CWF–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 563 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CWF to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
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.

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 1 7 6
Weekly flights 0 106 84
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 43m 1h 42m
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.
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 connections6 hubs
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 approximately 1h 17m. The route covers 563 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAH, DAL, IAD, YYZ, EWR and ELP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

CWF to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via IAH. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT), Alexandria (AEX) and Baton Rouge (BTR).