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Route · ATL → MOB · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Mobile

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to MOB (Atlanta to Mobile) ranks #1567 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87%
On-time
+8 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
7,902
Flights
#1567 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Oct 2023 97%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 54%

Distance

302 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 41 5 2 0 DL
Oct 2025 88 10 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 78 14 0 1 OO,DL
Aug 2025 95 26 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 110 34 1 0 OO,DL
Jun 2025 69 32 4 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 138 25 1 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 117 6 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2024 132 6 0 0 DL,9E
Sep 2024 132 19 0 0 9E,DL
Aug 2024 137 13 0 0 DL,9E
Jul 2024 136 35 12 0 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 126 17 0 2 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 119 25 0 1 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 116 16 0 0 9E,DL
Mar 2024 119 15 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 111 10 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Jan 2024 112 24 1 1 9E,DL,OO
Dec 2023 113 5 0 0 DL,9E
Nov 2023 109 4 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2023 117 4 0 0 9E,DL
Sep 2023 114 10 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Aug 2023 120 21 5 0 9E,DL
Jul 2023 133 15 2 0 9E,DL,OO

ATL–MOB seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (94.0%) · weakest: July (80.6%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

94.0% on-time · ~105 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~135 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

80.6% on-time · ~126 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

28 of 2,682 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,682 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

MOB - Mobile

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Mobile, AL.

MOB on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs MOB

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → MOB posts a 87% 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 #626 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to MOB

Atlanta to Mobile (ATL to MOB) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87% on-time rate across 7,902 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 73.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 302 miles and is served by 13 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 28 of 2,682 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 5 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 54% - a 43-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–MOB peaks in November at 94.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~135 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 80.6%, a 13.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to MOB rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to MOB ranks #1567 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 MOB? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Mobile have a 87% on-time rate based on 7,902 flights. The average delay is 73.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to MOB? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 2,682 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to MOB? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Mobile (MOB) is approximately 302 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to MOB? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (97% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (54% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
MOB Airport

Mobile
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–MOB data

ATL–MOB runs 8 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 MOB airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (94.0% on-time) beats July (80.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87% 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

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