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Route · ATL → BHM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Birmingham

The ATL–BHM corridor (Atlanta, GA → Birmingham, AL) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 134 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.4%
On-time
+7.4 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
16,520
Flights

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Nov 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

134 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 276 54 8 1 DL
Nov 2025 262 31 9 0 DL
Oct 2025 285 30 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 260 21 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 254 39 3 1 DL
Jul 2025 285 74 1 0 DL
Jun 2025 265 82 9 2 DL
May 2025 260 63 0 1 DL
Apr 2025 251 45 4 0 DL
Mar 2025 255 45 2 2 DL
Feb 2025 205 35 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 221 38 9 0 DL
Dec 2024 258 41 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 229 17 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 253 19 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 246 31 0 0 9E,DL
Aug 2024 250 45 0 0 DL,9E
Jul 2024 253 89 23 0 9E,DL
Jun 2024 255 40 0 1 9E,DL
May 2024 261 44 2 0 9E,DL
Apr 2024 256 35 0 0 9E,DL
Mar 2024 256 39 0 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 221 23 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 225 32 1 1 9E,DL

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

71 of 6,042 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

9 of 6,042 flights

What the Data Says About ATL to BHM

Atlanta to Birmingham (ATL to BHM) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.4% on-time rate across 16,520 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 64.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 134 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 71 of 6,042 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 9 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ATL to BHM?
Flights from Atlanta to Birmingham have a 86.4% on-time rate based on 16,520 flights. The average delay is 64.4 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to BHM?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (71 of 6,042 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to BHM?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham (BHM) is approximately 134 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to BHM?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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