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Route · ATL → AGS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Augusta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to AGS (Atlanta to Augusta) ranks #981 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.5%
On-time
+8.5 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
11,442
Flights
#981 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.6%

Best Month

Nov 2023 96%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 67%

Distance

143 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 130 30 4 0 DL,OO
Nov 2025 145 31 4 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 43 7 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 78 11 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 71 14 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 90 19 0 0 DL,OO
Jun 2025 73 24 0 0 DL,OO
May 2025 48 14 0 0 OO,DL
Feb 2025 93 18 0 0 DL,OO
Jan 2025 82 16 7 0 DL,OO
Dec 2024 196 47 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Nov 2024 175 22 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Oct 2024 199 29 0 0 OO,9E
Sep 2024 190 23 14 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 178 23 6 1 9E
Jul 2024 175 44 15 0 9E
Jun 2024 174 16 0 1 9E,OO
May 2024 178 35 1 0 9E,OO
Apr 2024 186 26 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 181 17 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 165 24 0 1 9E,OO
Jan 2024 175 46 1 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 160 16 0 0 OO,9E
Nov 2023 164 6 0 0 9E,OO

ATL–AGS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (90.4%) · weakest: December (83.7%)

82%84%86%88%90%92% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

90.4% on-time · ~163 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~196 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

83.7% on-time · ~166 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.6%

53 of 3,349 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,349 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → AGS posts a 87.5% 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 #504 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to AGS

Atlanta to Augusta (ATL to AGS) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.5% on-time rate across 11,442 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 83.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 143 miles and is served by 10 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 53 of 3,349 flights were cancelled (1.6%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 67% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–AGS peaks in October at 90.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~196 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 83.7%, a 6.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to AGS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to AGS ranks #981 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 AGS?
Flights from Atlanta to Augusta have a 87.5% on-time rate based on 11,442 flights. The average delay is 83.3 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to AGS?
Over the last 24 months, 1.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (53 of 3,349 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to AGS?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Augusta (AGS) is approximately 143 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to AGS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (96% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (67% 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–AGS data

ATL–AGS runs 8.5 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 AGS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.4% on-time) beats December (83.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.5% 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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