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Route · ABY → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Albany to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ABY to ATL (Albany to Atlanta) ranks #2399 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.7%
On-time
+8.7 pts
vs US avg
110 min
Delay when late
5,220
Flights
#2399 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Nov 2025 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 61%

Distance

145 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 36 13 1 0 OO
Nov 2025 62 3 4 0 OO
Oct 2025 77 7 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 46 6 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 87 24 1 0 OO
Jul 2025 88 18 1 0 OO
Jun 2025 81 17 0 1 OO
May 2025 87 13 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 86 7 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 88 12 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 78 8 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 74 13 11 0 OO
Dec 2024 78 24 0 0 9E,OO
Nov 2024 77 13 0 0 OO,9E
Oct 2024 62 5 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 60 12 1 0 OO
Aug 2024 62 15 1 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 24 3 1 OO
Jun 2024 60 9 1 0 OO
May 2024 62 19 1 0 OO
Apr 2024 60 15 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 62 6 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 58 9 0 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 62 10 0 0 9E,OO

ABY–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (93.4%) · weakest: July (82.4%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

93.4% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~82 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

82.4% on-time · ~69 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

25 of 1,655 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,655 flights

What the Data Says About ABY to ATL

Albany to Atlanta (ABY to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.7% on-time rate across 5,220 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 110.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 145 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 25 of 1,655 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 2 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2025 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 61% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ABY–ATL peaks in October at 93.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~82 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 82.4%, a 11.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ABY to ATL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ABY to ATL ranks #2399 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ABY to ATL?
Flights from Albany to Atlanta have a 87.7% on-time rate based on 5,220 flights. The average delay is 110.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2025 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ABY to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (25 of 1,655 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ABY to ATL?
The flight distance from Albany (ABY) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 145 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ABY to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2025 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using ABY–ATL data

ABY–ATL runs 8.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ABY and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ABY airport
  • If your dates flex, October (93.4% on-time) beats July (82.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.7% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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