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Route · ATL → PBI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to PBI (Atlanta to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach) ranks #287 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.6%
On-time
+0.6 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
21,790
Flights
#287 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 59%

Distance

545 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 321 108 10 0 DL,F9
Nov 2025 310 63 5 1 DL,F9
Oct 2025 303 52 0 1 DL,F9
Sep 2025 281 41 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2025 316 76 1 0 F9,DL
Jul 2025 343 114 5 1 DL,F9
Jun 2025 335 139 7 0 DL,F9
May 2025 346 111 2 1 DL
Apr 2025 338 84 3 0 DL
Mar 2025 352 100 2 1 DL,WN
Feb 2025 298 97 1 0 DL,WN
Jan 2025 307 101 11 0 DL,WN
Dec 2024 324 91 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 313 46 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 331 41 8 3 DL,WN
Sep 2024 314 51 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 338 84 4 3 DL,WN
Jul 2024 364 118 25 0 DL,WN
Jun 2024 362 94 2 0 DL,WN
May 2024 397 133 2 1 DL,WN
Apr 2024 387 71 1 1 DL,WN
Mar 2024 394 95 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 333 49 0 1 DL,WN
Jan 2024 342 85 0 0 DL,WN

ATL–PBI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (88.3%) · weakest: July (71.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

88.3% on-time · ~265 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~353 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.9% on-time · ~306 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

89 of 8,049 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

14 of 8,049 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ATL departures

From ATL, this corridor sits with 75 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 144 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (67 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: West Palm Beach/Palm Beach · fleet on-time rank #3290 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to PBI

21,790 tracked flights put the ATL to PBI pairing (Atlanta to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach) at a 79.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 61.1 minutes on average. Across the 545-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.1% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (8,049 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 59% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–PBI peaks in September at 88.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~353 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 71.9%, a 16.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to PBI rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to PBI ranks #287 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 PBI?
Flights from Atlanta to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach have a 79.6% on-time rate based on 21,790 flights. The average delay is 61.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to PBI?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (89 of 8,049 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to PBI?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) is approximately 545 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to PBI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (59% 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–PBI data

ATL–PBI is mid-pack at 79.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare ATL and PBI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (88.3% on-time) beats July (71.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.6% 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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