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Route · ATL → DHN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Dothan

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to DHN (Atlanta to Dothan) ranks #2751 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.3%
On-time
+8.3 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
4,362
Flights
#2751 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Oct 2023 97%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 65%

Distance

170 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 78 11 0 0 9E
Nov 2024 78 8 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 62 8 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 60 9 2 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 62 8 1 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 22 3 1 OO
Jun 2024 60 12 0 0 9E,OO
May 2024 62 12 0 0 9E,OO
Apr 2024 60 9 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 62 9 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 58 6 0 0 9E
Jan 2024 62 18 0 0 9E
Dec 2023 62 2 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 59 2 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 63 2 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 60 7 0 0 9E
Aug 2023 62 11 0 0 9E
Jul 2023 62 6 0 0 9E
Jun 2023 60 12 0 1 9E
May 2023 62 3 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 60 5 0 0 9E
Mar 2023 62 11 0 0 9E
Feb 2023 56 4 0 0 9E
Jan 2023 62 9 0 1 9E

ATL–DHN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (92.8%) · weakest: July (79.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 89.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

92.8% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~81 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

79.4% on-time · ~67 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

6 of 1,496 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,496 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

DHN - Dothan

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dothan, AL.

DHN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs DHN

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → DHN posts a 87.3% 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 #555 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to DHN

Atlanta to Dothan (ATL to DHN) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.3% on-time rate across 4,362 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 77.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 170 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 6 of 1,496 flights were cancelled (0.4%) and 3 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 65% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–DHN peaks in November at 92.8% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~81 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 79.4%, a 13.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to DHN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to DHN ranks #2751 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 DHN? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Dothan have a 87.3% on-time rate based on 4,362 flights. The average delay is 77.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to DHN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 1,496 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to DHN? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Dothan (DHN) is approximately 170 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to DHN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (97% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (65% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
DHN Airport

Dothan
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–DHN data

ATL–DHN runs 8.3 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 DHN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (92.8% on-time) beats July (79.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.3% 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.