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Route · ATL → DAB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Daytona Beach

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to DAB (Atlanta to Daytona Beach) ranks #1434 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.9%
On-time
+6.9 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
8,470
Flights
#1434 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 67%

Distance

366 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 133 23 3 1 DL
Nov 2025 118 12 4 0 DL
Oct 2025 123 10 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 120 3 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 130 14 2 3 DL
Jul 2025 146 35 1 0 DL
Jun 2025 144 39 4 1 DL
May 2025 149 32 0 2 DL
Apr 2025 146 30 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 142 26 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 110 19 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 112 22 2 0 DL
Dec 2024 126 19 0 1 DL
Nov 2024 108 6 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 118 3 8 0 DL
Sep 2024 114 15 1 0 DL
Aug 2024 120 18 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 122 40 9 0 DL
Jun 2024 126 21 0 0 DL
May 2024 148 38 0 1 DL
Apr 2024 120 15 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 124 13 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 111 16 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 108 12 0 0 DL

ATL–DAB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (93.1%) · weakest: July (76.7%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

93.1% on-time · ~113 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~136 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

76.7% on-time · ~118 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

34 of 3,018 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

9 of 3,018 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

DAB - Daytona Beach

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Daytona Beach, FL.

DAB on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs DAB

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → DAB posts a 85.9% 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 #925 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to DAB

Atlanta to Daytona Beach (ATL to DAB) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.9% on-time rate across 8,470 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 64.1 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 366 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 34 of 3,018 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 9 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 67% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–DAB peaks in October at 93.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~136 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 76.7%, a 16.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to DAB rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to DAB ranks #1434 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 DAB? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Daytona Beach have a 85.9% on-time rate based on 8,470 flights. The average delay is 64.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to DAB? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (34 of 3,018 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to DAB? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Daytona Beach (DAB) is approximately 366 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to DAB? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
DAB Airport

Daytona Beach
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–DAB data

ATL–DAB runs 6.9 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 DAB airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (93.1% on-time) beats July (76.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.9% 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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