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Route · ATL → RDU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to RDU (Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham) ranks #202 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.4%
On-time
+4.4 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
25,309
Flights
#202 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Sep 2025 91%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 66%

Distance

356 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 395 87 9 0 DL,WN,F9
Nov 2025 396 67 6 0 DL,F9,WN
Oct 2025 416 70 0 0 DL,WN,F9
Sep 2025 401 35 0 0 WN,DL,F9
Aug 2025 402 80 3 1 WN,F9,DL
Jul 2025 398 115 3 1 WN,DL,F9
Jun 2025 388 117 6 1 DL,WN,F9
May 2025 380 98 1 0 DL,WN,F9
Apr 2025 367 71 3 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2025 382 64 2 0 WN,DL,F9
Feb 2025 322 60 1 0 DL,WN,F9
Jan 2025 352 73 16 0 DL,WN,F9
Dec 2024 396 68 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Nov 2024 396 45 1 1 WN,DL,F9
Oct 2024 423 59 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Sep 2024 409 42 2 2 WN,9E,DL,F9
Aug 2024 412 85 0 3 DL,F9,WN,9E
Jul 2024 423 145 20 1 9E,DL,F9,WN
Jun 2024 406 67 1 0 9E,DL,F9,WN
May 2024 399 107 2 0 DL,F9,WN
Apr 2024 391 72 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Mar 2024 395 77 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Feb 2024 341 41 0 0 DL,F9,WN
Jan 2024 366 61 1 1 DL,F9,WN

ATL–RDU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.8%) · weakest: July (72.9%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.8% on-time · ~361 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~379 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

72.9% on-time · ~359 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

77 of 9,356 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

11 of 9,356 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

RDU - Raleigh/Durham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Raleigh/Durham, NC.

RDU on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs RDU

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: Raleigh/Durham · fleet on-time rank #1778 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to RDU

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham (ATL to RDU) running a 83.4% on-time rate over 25,309 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 61.3 minutes. The 356-mile corridor is served by 10 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.8% of 9,356 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 66% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–RDU peaks in November at 88.8% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~379 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 72.9%, a 15.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to RDU rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to RDU ranks #202 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 RDU? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham have a 83.4% on-time rate based on 25,309 flights. The average delay is 61.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to RDU? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (77 of 9,356 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to RDU? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) is approximately 356 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to RDU? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (91% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
RDU Airport

Raleigh/Durham
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–RDU data

ATL–RDU runs 4.4 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 RDU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.8% on-time) beats July (72.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.4% 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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