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Route · ATL → MLB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Melbourne

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to MLB (Atlanta to Melbourne) ranks #1573 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.3%
On-time
+7.3 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
7,890
Flights
#1573 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 72%

Distance

442 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 121 26 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 117 11 5 0 DL
Oct 2025 123 17 0 1 DL
Sep 2025 120 16 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 122 21 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 122 32 3 0 DL
Jun 2025 119 33 5 0 DL
May 2025 118 29 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 116 23 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 119 25 2 0 DL
Feb 2025 106 26 0 1 DL
Jan 2025 104 17 6 1 DL
Dec 2024 115 25 0 2 DL
Nov 2024 107 10 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 118 9 7 0 DL
Sep 2024 114 13 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 119 18 1 0 DL
Jul 2024 122 33 6 0 DL
Jun 2024 120 15 0 0 DL
May 2024 124 19 0 1 DL
Apr 2024 120 19 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 122 29 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 106 7 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 105 20 0 0 DL

ATL–MLB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (92.8%) · weakest: July (79.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.1%

Strongest calendar month

November

92.8% on-time · ~108 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~126 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

79.5% on-time · ~109 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

36 of 2,799 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 2,799 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

MLB - Melbourne

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

MLB on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs MLB

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → MLB posts a 86.3% 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 #810 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to MLB

Atlanta to Melbourne (ATL to MLB) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.3% on-time rate across 7,890 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 65.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 442 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 36 of 2,799 flights were cancelled (1.3%) and 6 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 72% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–MLB peaks in November at 92.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~126 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 79.5%, a 13.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to MLB rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to MLB ranks #1573 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 MLB? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Melbourne have a 86.3% on-time rate based on 7,890 flights. The average delay is 65.9 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to MLB? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (36 of 2,799 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to MLB? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Melbourne (MLB) is approximately 442 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to MLB? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (72% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
MLB Airport

Melbourne
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–MLB data

ATL–MLB runs 7.3 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 MLB 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 (79.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.3% 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.