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Route · ATL → SBN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to South Bend

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to SBN (Atlanta to South Bend) ranks #2209 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.1%
On-time
+4.1 pts
vs US avg
93 min
Delay when late
5,690
Flights
#2209 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 55%

Distance

566 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 88 26 1 0 OO
Nov 2025 84 16 8 0 OO
Oct 2025 88 9 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 81 8 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 87 22 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 88 29 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 86 24 0 1 OO
May 2025 93 33 1 2 OO
Apr 2025 90 21 1 0 OO
Mar 2025 91 21 0 1 OO
Feb 2025 78 13 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 89 26 2 0 OO,UA
Dec 2024 88 28 0 0 OO
Nov 2024 86 11 0 0 OO,9E
Oct 2024 89 13 1 0 OO
Sep 2024 82 12 0 0 OO
Aug 2024 85 19 1 1 OO
Jul 2024 85 38 1 1 OO
Jun 2024 84 18 0 0 OO
May 2024 88 24 1 0 OO
Apr 2024 86 18 0 0 OO
Mar 2024 89 19 0 0 OO
Feb 2024 82 21 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 85 31 4 0 OO

ATL–SBN seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (91.8%) · weakest: July (75.1%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.3%

Strongest calendar month

October

91.8% on-time · ~84 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~90 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

75.1% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

22 of 2,072 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 2,072 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

SBN - South Bend

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for South Bend, IN.

SBN on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs SBN

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: South Bend · fleet on-time rank #1901 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ATL to SBN

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Atlanta to South Bend (ATL to SBN) running a 83.1% on-time rate over 5,690 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 93.3 minutes. The 566-mile corridor is served by 8 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.1% of 2,072 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 55% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–SBN peaks in October at 91.8% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~90 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.1%, a 16.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to SBN rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to SBN ranks #2209 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 SBN? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to South Bend have a 83.1% on-time rate based on 5,690 flights. The average delay is 93.3 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to SBN? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 2,072 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to SBN? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend (SBN) is approximately 566 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to SBN? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
SBN Airport

South Bend
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–SBN data

ATL–SBN runs 4.1 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 SBN airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (91.8% on-time) beats July (75.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.1% 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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