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Route · ATL → CMH · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Columbus

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to CMH (Atlanta to Columbus) ranks #454 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.4%
On-time
+6.4 pts
vs US avg
60 min
Delay when late
17,426
Flights
#454 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Oct 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 68%

Distance

447 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 254 67 3 0 DL,WN,F9
Nov 2025 253 38 3 1 DL,F9,WN
Oct 2025 294 43 1 0 DL,WN,F9
Sep 2025 277 42 0 1 WN,DL,F9
Aug 2025 295 60 3 0 WN,F9,DL
Jul 2025 298 87 3 0 DL,WN,F9,NK
Jun 2025 310 92 8 2 DL,NK,WN,F9
May 2025 290 86 0 0 DL,NK,WN
Apr 2025 267 60 1 0 DL,NK,WN
Mar 2025 252 33 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2025 228 48 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2025 261 55 8 0 AA,DL,UA,WN,F9
Dec 2024 259 47 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 248 28 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 282 16 0 0 DL,WN
Sep 2024 268 42 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 279 46 0 1 DL,WN
Jul 2024 278 90 13 0 DL,WN
Jun 2024 271 36 0 0 DL,WN
May 2024 273 57 2 0 DL,WN
Apr 2024 253 30 0 1 DL,WN
Mar 2024 237 29 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 210 28 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 222 47 1 0 DL,WN

ATL–CMH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (89.8%) · weakest: July (75.1%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

89.8% on-time · ~256 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~258 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.1% on-time · ~255 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

46 of 6,359 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

6 of 6,359 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

CMH - Columbus

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Columbus, OH.

CMH on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ATL and CMH side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ATL vs CMH

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → CMH posts a 85.4% 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 #1079 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to CMH

Atlanta to Columbus (ATL to CMH) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.4% on-time rate across 17,426 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 60.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 447 miles and is served by 13 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 46 of 6,359 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 6 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 68% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–CMH peaks in October at 89.8% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~258 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.1%, a 14.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to CMH rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to CMH ranks #454 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 CMH? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Columbus have a 85.4% on-time rate based on 17,426 flights. The average delay is 60.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to CMH? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (46 of 6,359 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to CMH? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus (CMH) is approximately 447 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to CMH? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
CMH Airport

Columbus
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ATL–CMH data

ATL–CMH runs 6.4 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 CMH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (89.8% on-time) beats July (75.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.4% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.