Flights Akron → Atlanta
CAK → ATL
How long is the flight from Akron to Atlanta?
The flight from Akron (CAK) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 1h 29m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Akron to Atlanta, utilizing a mix of aircraft including the McDonnell Douglas MD-88, Canadair Regional Jet 900, and Boeing 717. The airport in Akron has been operational since 1946, while the destination city's airport serves over 108 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Akron (CAK) → Atlanta (ATL) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Southwest Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Atlanta the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Akron the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Atlanta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Akron (CAK) to Atlanta (ATL) heads south for about 851 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 29m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Akron the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm); arriving into Atlanta it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
| Southwest Airlines (WN) | 75% | 5 min | 0.3% |
Airlines operating CAK-ATL
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Frequently asked questions about CAK-ATL
The flight from Akron (CAK) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 1h 29m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Atlanta, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
