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Route · ATL → LFT · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Lafayette

The ATL–LFT corridor (Atlanta, GA → Lafayette, LA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 503 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.2%
On-time
+8.2 pts
vs US avg
82 min
Delay when late
5,427
Flights

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Apr 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 58%

Distance

503 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2025 43 6 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 35 13 0 0 OO
May 2025 71 26 2 0 OO
Dec 2024 106 13 0 0 9E
Nov 2024 110 11 0 0 9E,OO
Oct 2024 109 12 0 1 OO,9E
Sep 2024 81 9 3 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 85 18 0 0 9E,OO
Jul 2024 85 24 2 1 9E,OO
Jun 2024 84 16 0 1 9E,OO
May 2024 88 13 2 1 9E
Apr 2024 86 5 0 1 9E
Mar 2024 88 11 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 75 7 0 0 9E
Jan 2024 74 31 3 0 9E
Dec 2023 73 11 0 1 OO,9E
Nov 2023 83 8 0 0 9E,OO
Oct 2023 86 6 0 0 9E,OO
Sep 2023 84 15 0 0 9E,OO
Aug 2023 89 12 1 0 9E,OO
Jul 2023 83 16 0 0 OO
Jun 2023 86 13 0 1 OO
May 2023 80 7 0 0 OO
Apr 2023 87 20 0 1 OO

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

13 of 1,971 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

8 of 1,971 flights

What the Data Says About ATL to LFT

Atlanta to Lafayette (ATL to LFT) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.2% on-time rate across 5,427 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 82.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 503 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 13 of 1,971 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 8 diverted (0.4%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 58% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ATL to LFT?
Flights from Atlanta to Lafayette have a 87.2% on-time rate based on 5,427 flights. The average delay is 82.3 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to LFT?
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 1,971 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to LFT?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Lafayette (LFT) is approximately 503 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to LFT?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (58% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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