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Route · ATL → OKC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Oklahoma City

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to OKC (Atlanta to Oklahoma City) ranks #964 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.1%
On-time
+6.1 pts
vs US avg
66 min
Delay when late
11,545
Flights
#964 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 64%

Distance

761 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 162 40 3 0 DL,F9
Nov 2025 151 29 6 0 DL,F9
Oct 2025 158 26 0 0 DL,F9
Sep 2025 140 13 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2025 149 28 1 1 F9,DL
Jul 2025 156 52 3 1 DL,F9
Jun 2025 154 55 5 1 DL,F9
May 2025 152 43 0 0 DL,F9
Apr 2025 150 27 2 1 DL,WN
Mar 2025 174 32 3 0 DL,WN
Feb 2025 142 33 0 1 WN,DL
Jan 2025 142 28 6 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 162 31 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 160 14 0 0 OO,WN,DL,9E
Oct 2024 174 16 0 0 DL,WN,9E
Sep 2024 167 21 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 173 24 0 0 DL,WN
Jul 2024 167 57 10 0 DL,WN
Jun 2024 165 21 0 1 DL,WN
May 2024 178 40 0 0 DL,WN
Apr 2024 173 14 0 0 DL,WN
Mar 2024 181 32 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 162 9 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 167 31 2 0 DL,WN

ATL–OKC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (90.2%) · weakest: July (75.8%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.5%

Strongest calendar month

September

90.2% on-time · ~155 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~184 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.8% on-time · ~164 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

41 of 3,859 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

6 of 3,859 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

OKC - Oklahoma City

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Oklahoma City, OK.

OKC on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs OKC

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → OKC posts a 85.1% 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 #1170 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to OKC

Atlanta to Oklahoma City (ATL to OKC) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.1% on-time rate across 11,545 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 65.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 761 miles and is served by 13 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 41 of 3,859 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 6 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 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–OKC peaks in September at 90.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~184 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.8%, a 14.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to OKC rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to OKC ranks #964 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 OKC? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Oklahoma City have a 85.1% on-time rate based on 11,545 flights. The average delay is 65.9 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to OKC? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 3,859 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to OKC? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Oklahoma City (OKC) is approximately 761 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to OKC? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 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
OKC Airport

Oklahoma City
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–OKC data

ATL–OKC runs 6.1 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 OKC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (90.2% on-time) beats July (75.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.1% 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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