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Route · ATL → ABY · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Albany

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to ABY (Atlanta to Albany) ranks #2415 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.3%
On-time
+7.3 pts
vs US avg
91 min
Delay when late
5,191
Flights
#2415 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Nov 2024 91%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 59%

Distance

145 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 35 13 1 0 OO
Nov 2025 62 7 4 0 OO
Oct 2025 78 11 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 45 4 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 87 28 1 0 OO
Jul 2025 88 32 1 0 OO
Jun 2025 81 33 0 0 OO
May 2025 87 22 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 86 9 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 88 19 0 0 OO
Feb 2025 78 14 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 75 17 12 1 OO
Dec 2024 78 16 0 0 9E,OO
Nov 2024 77 7 0 0 OO,9E
Oct 2024 62 8 0 0 OO
Sep 2024 60 13 1 1 OO
Aug 2024 62 17 1 1 OO
Jul 2024 62 21 3 0 OO
Jun 2024 60 16 1 0 OO
May 2024 62 18 1 0 OO
Apr 2024 60 14 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 62 10 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 58 10 0 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 62 10 0 1 9E,OO

ATL–ABY seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (92.9%) · weakest: July (76.6%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

92.9% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~82 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.6% on-time · ~69 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

26 of 1,655 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,655 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → ABY posts a 86.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 67 of 144 BTS-tracked routes leaving Atlanta. The same hub also shows 75 mid-band and 2 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #808 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to ABY

Atlanta to Albany (ATL to ABY) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.3% on-time rate across 5,191 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 91.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 145 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 26 of 1,655 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 4 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 59% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–ABY peaks in November at 92.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~82 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.6%, a 16.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to ABY rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to ABY ranks #2415 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 ATL to ABY?
Flights from Atlanta to Albany have a 86.3% on-time rate based on 5,191 flights. The average delay is 91.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to ABY?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 1,655 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to ABY?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Albany (ABY) is approximately 145 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to ABY?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (59% 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 ATL–ABY data

ATL–ABY runs 7.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ATL and ABY airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (92.9% on-time) beats July (76.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.3% 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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