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Route · ATL → ROA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Roanoke

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to ROA (Atlanta to Roanoke) ranks #2236 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.1%
On-time
+9.1 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
5,601
Flights
#2236 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 69%

Distance

357 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 8 1 1 DL
Nov 2025 30 6 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 31 1 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 30 2 0 1 DL
Aug 2025 31 7 0 0 DL
Jul 2025 31 12 1 0 DL
Jun 2025 30 13 2 0 DL
May 2025 31 9 0 1 DL
Apr 2025 30 6 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 31 9 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 31 7 1 0 DL
Dec 2024 106 23 2 3 9E,DL
Nov 2024 102 8 0 1 DL,9E
Oct 2024 87 4 0 0 DL,9E
Sep 2024 84 5 1 2 9E,DL
Aug 2024 89 8 2 0 DL,9E
Jul 2024 91 28 4 1 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 90 15 0 0 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 91 17 0 0 9E,DL
Apr 2024 90 11 0 2 9E,DL
Mar 2024 93 6 0 1 9E,DL
Feb 2024 82 6 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 92 19 2 0 9E,DL
Dec 2023 91 10 0 1 DL,9E

ATL–ROA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (94.0%) · weakest: July (77.8%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

94.0% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~89 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.8% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

17 of 1,525 flights

Diversion Rate

0.9%

14 of 1,525 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

ROA - Roanoke

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Roanoke, VA.

ROA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs ROA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → ROA posts a 88.1% 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 #398 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to ROA

Atlanta to Roanoke (ATL to ROA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.1% on-time rate across 5,601 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 73.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 357 miles and is served by 9 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 17 of 1,525 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 14 diverted (0.9%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–ROA peaks in October at 94.0% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~89 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.8%, a 16.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to ROA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to ROA ranks #2236 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 ROA? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Roanoke have a 88.1% on-time rate based on 5,601 flights. The average delay is 73.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to ROA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 1,525 flights) and 0.9% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to ROA? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Roanoke (ROA) is approximately 357 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to ROA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
ROA Airport

Roanoke
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–ROA data

ATL–ROA runs 9.1 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 ROA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (94.0% on-time) beats July (77.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.1% 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

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.