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Route · ATL → MSN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Madison

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to MSN (Atlanta to Madison) ranks #2174 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.8%
On-time
+9.8 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
5,757
Flights
#2174 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Nov 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 64%

Distance

707 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 79 14 3 0 DL
Nov 2025 84 10 2 0 DL
Oct 2025 88 8 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 82 9 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 87 13 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 85 22 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 84 30 1 1 DL
May 2025 87 24 0 1 DL
Apr 2025 86 16 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 88 12 1 0 DL
Feb 2025 78 17 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 80 12 4 0 DL
Dec 2024 88 14 1 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 83 5 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2024 85 8 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 82 12 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 85 11 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 85 25 9 0 DL
Jun 2024 84 12 0 0 DL
May 2024 88 18 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 86 6 0 1 DL
Mar 2024 88 8 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 78 5 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 87 9 2 0 9E,DL

ATL–MSN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (93.8%) · weakest: July (81.7%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

93.8% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~90 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

81.7% on-time · ~86 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

23 of 2,027 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,027 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

MSN - Madison

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Madison, WI.

MSN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs MSN

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → MSN posts a 88.8% 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 #274 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to MSN

Atlanta to Madison (ATL to MSN) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.8% on-time rate across 5,757 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 65.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 707 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 23 of 2,027 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 64% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–MSN peaks in November at 93.8% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~90 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 81.7%, a 12.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to MSN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to MSN ranks #2174 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 MSN? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Madison have a 88.8% on-time rate based on 5,757 flights. The average delay is 65.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to MSN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 2,027 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to MSN? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Madison (MSN) is approximately 707 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to MSN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
MSN Airport

Madison
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–MSN data

ATL–MSN runs 9.8 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 MSN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (93.8% on-time) beats July (81.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.8% 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.