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Route · ATL → MGM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Montgomery

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to MGM (Atlanta to Montgomery) ranks #1590 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
91 min
Delay when late
7,806
Flights
#1590 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 59%

Distance

147 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 62 9 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 60 6 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 50 15 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 63 14 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 73 30 0 0 OO
May 2025 112 39 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 72 16 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 85 21 2 0 OO
Feb 2025 64 18 0 1 OO
Jan 2025 77 16 7 0 OO
Dec 2024 137 24 1 0 9E,OO
Nov 2024 124 12 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 114 6 0 1 9E
Sep 2024 111 18 1 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 116 12 1 0 9E,OO
Jul 2024 116 30 5 1 9E,OO
Jun 2024 114 17 0 1 9E,OO
May 2024 119 23 0 0 9E,OO
Apr 2024 116 11 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 119 25 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 107 19 0 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 106 24 1 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 104 10 0 0 OO,9E
Nov 2023 111 8 0 0 9E,OO

ATL–MGM seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (92.8%) · weakest: May (80.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

92.8% on-time · ~116 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~125 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

80.4% on-time · ~107 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

18 of 2,332 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,332 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → MGM 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 #926 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to MGM

Atlanta to Montgomery (ATL to MGM) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.9% on-time rate across 7,806 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 91.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 147 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 18 of 2,332 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 4 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 59% - a 36-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–MGM peaks in November at 92.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~125 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 80.4%, a 12.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to MGM rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to MGM ranks #1590 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 MGM?
Flights from Atlanta to Montgomery have a 85.9% on-time rate based on 7,806 flights. The average delay is 91.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to MGM?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 2,332 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to MGM?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Montgomery (MGM) is approximately 147 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to MGM?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (59% 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–MGM data

ATL–MGM 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 MGM 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 May (80.4%) 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

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.