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Route · ATL → MLI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Moline

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to MLI (Atlanta to Moline) ranks #3083 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.2%
On-time
+8.2 pts
vs US avg
85 min
Delay when late
3,567
Flights
#3083 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2023 97%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 68%

Distance

633 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 62 8 1 0 9E,OO
Nov 2024 58 10 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 62 5 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 60 6 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 62 8 3 0 9E
Jul 2024 62 20 6 0 9E
Jun 2024 60 10 0 0 9E
May 2024 62 16 0 0 9E
Apr 2024 60 11 0 0 9E
Mar 2024 62 6 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 58 12 0 0 9E
Jan 2024 62 15 4 1 9E
Dec 2023 62 7 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 59 3 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 62 2 0 0 9E,OO
Sep 2023 60 13 0 0 9E
Aug 2023 62 12 2 0 9E
Jul 2023 62 12 0 0 9E
Jun 2023 60 4 0 0 9E,OO
May 2023 62 6 0 0 OO
Apr 2023 60 12 0 0 OO
Mar 2023 62 14 0 0 OO
Feb 2023 56 4 0 0 OO
Jan 2023 62 9 0 2 OO

ATL–MLI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (90.3%) · weakest: July (78.9%)

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

Strongest calendar month

October

90.3% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~68 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

78.9% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

16 of 1,459 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,459 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → MLI posts a 87.2% 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 #582 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to MLI

Atlanta to Moline (ATL to MLI) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.2% on-time rate across 3,567 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 85.2 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 633 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 16 of 1,459 flights were cancelled (1.1%) 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 68% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–MLI peaks in October at 90.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~68 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 78.9%, a 11.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to MLI rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to MLI ranks #3083 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 MLI?
Flights from Atlanta to Moline have a 87.2% on-time rate based on 3,567 flights. The average delay is 85.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to MLI?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 1,459 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to MLI?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Moline (MLI) is approximately 633 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to MLI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (97% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (68% 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–MLI data

ATL–MLI runs 8.2 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 MLI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (90.3% on-time) beats July (78.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.2% 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.