Newark to Atlanta (EWR–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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EWR–ATL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 745 miles in approximately 2h 29m. 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, LY, VS, WS | 64 | 319, 321, 739 | 1h46-2h45 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, LY, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: OS | 51 | 319, 7M8, B38M, B39M, E75L, E7W | 2h23-2h52 | Star Alliance | OS | |
| AC Air Canada | 43 | 319, 7M9, E7W | 2h23-4h43 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | A20N | 2h35-2h48 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Newark
| Metric | EWR→ATL | TEB→ATL | LGA→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 411 | 1 | 378 |
| Flight time | 2h 29m | 2h 8m | 2h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
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.
EWR–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Newark to Atlanta
The EWR–ATL sector connects United's primary Northeast hub with Delta's global hub at Hartsfield-Jackson, 1,200km to the south. Seven carriers maintain over 305 weekly departures on the roughly 2.5-hour sector. Delta and United are the primary competitors, given their hub operations at each respective airport. The route carries business travelers, leisure passengers, and a segment of passengers feeding into ATL's extensive international network from the New York metro.
Connection Utility at Atlanta
ATL processes 280,000 passengers daily and is the world's busiest airport by several metrics. EWR-originating passengers connecting at ATL to Caribbean, Latin American, or European destinations are common. Delta's banking schedule at ATL creates well-aligned connection windows roughly every 90 minutes throughout the day. EWR–ATL morning arrivals fit naturally into the late-morning transatlantic departure complex.