Jackson to Atlanta (MKL–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KG5870
KG Key Lime
ER4
8:00 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
KG5872
KG Key Lime
E145
11:00 AM
EDT
11:00 AM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 15m KG AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta flights
DEN Denver ~7h 5m KG AFAMDL Denver (DEN) to Atlanta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Jackson to Atlanta
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 289 mi 1h nonstop +1h ahead

MKL–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 289 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKL–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 6 ER4 1h
Aircraft on this route
ER4 Embraer RJ145 – KG
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MKL to ATL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKL to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
166
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MKL → ATL
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
ATL → MKL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Jackson

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric MKL→ATL MEM→ATL MSL→ATL
Distance from MKL 71 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 14 1
Weekly flights 6 286
Flight time 1h 0h 53m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of MKL with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Jackson, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
289 mi / 465 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m 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.

MKL–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jackson to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance289 mi / 465 km
Flight time1h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKL
IATA / ICAOMKL / KMKL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKL to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 289 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MKL to ATL: Key Lime Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Yes, return flights from ATL to MKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEM, MSL and BNA. 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 MKL to ATL

McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MKL to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKL to ATL is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 289 miles (465 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memphis (MEM), Muscle Shoals (MSL) and Nashville (BNA).