Air freight ORD → ATL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, United States → Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, United States
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Cargo UA | ORD → ATL | 976 km | 1h 45m | 1h 45m |
| Delta Cargo DL | ORD → ATL | 976 km | 1h 45m | 1h 45m |
| UPS Airlines 5X | ORD → SDF → ATL | 980 km | 2h 21m | 10h 21m |
| Atlas Air 5Y | ORD → CVG → ATL | 1,027 km | 2h 24m | 10h 24m |
| FedEx Express FX | ORD → MEM → ATL | 1,325 km | 2h 46m | 10h 46m |
| Air Canada Cargo AC | ORD → YYZ → ATL | 1,891 km | 3h 25m | 11h 25m |
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from ORD to ATL?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 1h 45m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from ORD to ATL?
United Cargo, Delta Cargo, UPS Airlines, Atlas Air, FedEx Express, Air Canada Cargo. 2 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.