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Route · ATL → MLU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Monroe

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to MLU (Atlanta to Monroe) ranks #2708 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.5%
On-time
+9.5 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
4,454
Flights
#2708 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Oct 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 69%

Distance

448 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 78 11 1 1 9E
Nov 2024 77 10 0 3 9E
Oct 2024 84 3 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 80 14 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 82 13 0 0 9E
Jul 2024 85 26 5 1 9E
Jun 2024 79 6 0 0 9E
May 2024 62 13 0 1 9E
Apr 2024 60 9 0 0 9E
Mar 2024 62 3 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 58 8 0 0 9E
Jan 2024 62 16 2 0 9E
Dec 2023 62 3 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 61 3 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 62 4 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 60 8 0 0 9E
Aug 2023 62 9 0 0 9E
Jul 2023 83 8 1 0 9E
Jun 2023 60 14 0 0 9E
May 2023 62 5 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 60 5 0 0 OO,9E
Mar 2023 62 5 0 0 9E
Feb 2023 56 7 0 0 9E
Jan 2023 62 7 0 0 9E

ATL–MLU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (95.6%) · weakest: July (81.8%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 90.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

95.6% on-time · ~77 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~84 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

81.8% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

9 of 1,621 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

6 of 1,621 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

MLU - Monroe

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Monroe, LA.

MLU on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs MLU

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → MLU posts a 88.5% 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 #327 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to MLU

Atlanta to Monroe (ATL to MLU) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.5% on-time rate across 4,454 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 69.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 448 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 9 of 1,621 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 6 diverted (0.4%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–MLU peaks in October at 95.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~84 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 81.8%, a 13.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to MLU rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to MLU ranks #2708 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 MLU? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Monroe have a 88.5% on-time rate based on 4,454 flights. The average delay is 69.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to MLU? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 1,621 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to MLU? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Monroe (MLU) is approximately 448 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to MLU? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
MLU Airport

Monroe
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–MLU data

ATL–MLU runs 9.5 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 MLU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (95.6% on-time) beats July (81.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.5% 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.