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Route · ATL → COS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Colorado Springs

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to COS (Atlanta to Colorado Springs) ranks #4407 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.5%
On-time
-2.5 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
1,128
Flights
#4407 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Oct 2025 83%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 56%

Distance

1,184 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 32 5 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 52 9 2 0 DL
Oct 2025 54 9 1 0 DL
Sep 2025 49 3 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 54 13 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 57 18 1 0 DL
Jun 2025 54 20 0 0 DL
May 2025 47 8 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 42 12 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 41 9 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 32 11 2 0 DL
Dec 2024 33 4 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 52 12 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 51 9 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 46 7 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 40 11 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 55 24 3 0 DL
Jun 2024 30 8 0 0 DL
May 2024 31 11 0 1 DL
Apr 2024 30 5 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 31 8 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 31 7 0 0 DL
Dec 2023 31 2 0 1 DL
Nov 2023 30 5 0 0 DL

ATL–COS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: December (88.5%) · weakest: July (65.0%)

60%70%80%90% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.5%

Strongest calendar month

December

88.5% on-time · ~32 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~48 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.0% on-time · ~48 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

10 of 1,005 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,005 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ATL departures

From ATL, this corridor sits with 75 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 144 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (67 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Colorado Springs · fleet on-time rank #4199 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to COS

The Atlanta to Colorado Springs corridor (ATL to COS) posts a 76.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,128 tracked flights. Late flights run 65.6 minutes behind on average. 1 carrier cover the 1,184-mile route; over the last 24 months, 10 of 1,005 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 83% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 56% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–COS peaks in December at 88.5% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~48 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.0%, a 23.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to COS rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to COS ranks #4407 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 COS?
Flights from Atlanta to Colorado Springs have a 76.5% on-time rate based on 1,128 flights. The average delay is 65.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 83% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to COS?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 1,005 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to COS?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Colorado Springs (COS) is approximately 1,184 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to COS?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (83% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (56% 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–COS data

ATL–COS is mid-pack at 76.5% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ATL and COS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, December (88.5% on-time) beats July (65.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.5% 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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