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Route · ATL → ROC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Rochester

The ATL–ROC corridor (Atlanta, GA → Rochester, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 749 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.8%
On-time
+1.8 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
5,371
Flights

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Sep 2024 91%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 57%

Distance

749 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 88 38 4 0 DL
Nov 2025 84 21 3 0 DL
Oct 2025 88 15 0 1 DL
Sep 2025 82 14 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 91 23 2 0 DL
Jul 2025 91 28 5 0 DL
Jun 2025 90 32 4 0 DL
May 2025 91 35 1 0 DL
Apr 2025 90 21 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 91 21 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 81 25 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 80 22 1 0 DL
Dec 2024 88 22 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 83 14 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 84 10 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 81 7 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 85 20 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 91 29 8 2 DL
Jun 2024 89 15 0 0 DL
May 2024 88 19 1 1 DL
Apr 2024 86 22 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 88 15 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 73 10 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 75 14 0 0 DL

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

29 of 2,058 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,058 flights

What the Data Says About ATL to ROC

5,371 tracked flights put the ATL to ROC pairing (Atlanta to Rochester) at a 80.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 65.2 minutes on average. Across the 749-mile route and its 1 carrier, the trailing 24 months show 1.4% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (2,058 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 91% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 57% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ATL to ROC?
Flights from Atlanta to Rochester have a 80.8% on-time rate based on 5,371 flights. The average delay is 65.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 91% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to ROC?
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (29 of 2,058 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to ROC?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Rochester (ROC) is approximately 749 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to ROC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (91% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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