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Route · ATL → CSG · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Columbus

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to CSG (Atlanta to Columbus) ranks #2532 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.1%
On-time
+9.1 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
4,874
Flights
#2532 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

May 2023 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 64%

Distance

83 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 78 10 2 1 9E
Nov 2024 82 10 2 1 9E
Oct 2024 84 5 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 81 6 4 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 85 13 5 0 9E
Jul 2024 85 31 5 0 9E,OO
Jun 2024 84 12 0 0 9E,OO
May 2024 88 25 0 0 9E,OO
Apr 2024 86 11 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 88 13 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 78 22 0 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 82 29 2 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 75 7 0 0 OO
Nov 2023 82 7 0 0 OO
Oct 2023 86 13 0 0 OO
Sep 2023 80 14 0 0 9E,OO
Aug 2023 79 10 2 0 9E
Jul 2023 82 17 0 0 9E
Jun 2023 86 9 0 1 9E
May 2023 78 4 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 77 7 0 3 9E
Mar 2023 80 11 0 1 9E
Feb 2023 61 5 0 0 9E
Jan 2023 82 16 4 0 9E

ATL–CSG seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (93.8%) · weakest: July (77.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88%

Strongest calendar month

November

93.8% on-time · ~87 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~89 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.5% on-time · ~82 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

26 of 1,949 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

7 of 1,949 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

CSG - Columbus

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

CSG on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs CSG

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → CSG posts a 88.1% 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 #396 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to CSG

Atlanta to Columbus (ATL to CSG) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.1% on-time rate across 4,874 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 79.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 83 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 26 of 1,949 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 7 diverted (0.4%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2023 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 64% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–CSG peaks in November at 93.8% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~89 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.5%, 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 CSG rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to CSG ranks #2532 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 CSG? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Columbus have a 88.1% on-time rate based on 4,874 flights. The average delay is 79.5 minutes. The best recent month was May 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to CSG? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 1,949 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to CSG? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus (CSG) is approximately 83 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to CSG? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
CSG 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–CSG data

ATL–CSG runs 9.1 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 CSG airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (93.8% on-time) beats July (77.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.1% 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.