domestic · 1h 51m · 927 km
Baltimore to Atlanta
3 airlines · 3 aircraft ranked
In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (737-800) edges out the field with a 4.1/10.Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.
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Fly Delta. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
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Data verified June 2026
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Flying with family
- Seatback screens on Delta. Southwest, Frontier: bring your own device.
- Most legroom: Southwest (32"). Least: Frontier (28"). That 4" difference matters with kids.
Route insights
- In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (737-800) edges out the field with a 4.1/10.
- Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in economy: Southwest or Delta on BWI-ATL?
Economy (open seating) (Southwest Airlines, 737-800) and Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, 737-800) score virtually the same in economy: 3.9 vs 4.1/10. The biggest gap is entertainment — a 10" screen vs app_only — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: Southwest or Frontier on BWI-ATL?
Economy (open seating) (Southwest Airlines, 737-800) beats Economy (Frontier Airlines, A320neo) in economy, scoring 3.9/10 vs 2.2. The deciding factor: 32" of pitch vs 28". Frontier Airlines fights back on seat width.
Which is better in economy: Delta or Frontier on BWI-ATL?
Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, 737-800) beats Economy (Frontier Airlines, A320neo) in economy, scoring 4.1/10 vs 2.2. The deciding factor: 31" of pitch vs 28". Frontier Airlines fights back on seat width.
What are the best seats in Southwest Economy (open seating) on BWI-ATL?
Best: 16A and 16F have the most legroom (no seat in front, behind exit row). Row 12 exit row seats also have extra legroom. Avoid: Last row (row 29) is narrower, restricted recline, near galley/lavatory noise. Seats 10A, 11A, 11F lack windows. Single-class cabin. Assigned seating launched Jan 2026. Extra legroom rows at front have ~34 inch pitch. Older 737-800s lack power outlets; newer retrofits have USB-A and USB-C in seatbacks. Streaming entertainment via personal devices only. Exit row seats on the 737 offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta First Class on BWI-ATL?
Best: Row 1 bulkhead has the most legroom. 1A and 1D are window seats with the best privacy in a 2-2 layout. Avoid: Row 4 is closest to the Comfort+ cabin and forward galley. B and C seats are more exposed to aisle traffic. Post-retrofit 737-800 with the same Recaro CL4710 seats as the A321neo. 13.3-inch Panasonic eX1 HD seatback screens. Winged headrests for privacy. AC outlet and USB at every seat. Delta Sync free WiFi. Complimentary drinks, snacks, and plated meals on flights over 900 miles departing before 9pm.
What are the best seats in Delta Main Cabin on BWI-ATL?
Best: Comfort+ rows 10-15 (36 seats) offer 34-inch pitch with priority boarding and complimentary premium snacks and beer/wine/spirits. Row 10 bulkhead has the most legroom. Avoid: Last rows near rear lavatory. Middle seats (B, E) throughout. Row 33 does not recline. 36 Comfort+ seats in rows 10-15 with 34-inch pitch; 108 Main Cabin seats in rows 16-33 with 31-32 inches. Post-retrofit Recaro BL3530 slimline seats matching the A321neo. 10-inch Panasonic eX1 seatback screens. USB-A at every seat, AC outlets shared between seats. Delta Sync free WiFi.
What are the best seats in Frontier Economy on BWI-ATL?
Best: Exit row seats for extra legroom without paying for Stretch. Avoid: Last row has no recline and lavatory proximity. All middle seats are uncomfortable at 28-inch pitch. 28-inch pitch ties Spirit for the tightest in the US industry. No wifi, no power outlets, no seatback screens, no streaming entertainment. Tray tables are approximately 50% smaller than standard. All food and beverages are buy-on-board. Individual air nozzles and overhead reading lights are available. Exit row seats on the A320/A321 family offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.