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Route · ATL → SGF · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Springfield

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to SGF (Atlanta to Springfield) ranks #2160 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.3%
On-time
+7.3 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
5,797
Flights
#2160 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Nov 2023 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 62%

Distance

563 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 34 3 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 66 9 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 87 19 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 113 30 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 114 35 1 0 OO,DL
Jun 2025 85 32 2 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 106 20 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 104 9 0 1 9E,DL
Oct 2024 114 8 0 0 DL,9E
Sep 2024 109 14 0 0 9E,DL
Aug 2024 109 17 0 0 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 105 31 5 0 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 104 14 0 2 DL,OO
May 2024 88 12 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 86 11 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 88 12 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 78 15 0 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 87 30 0 2 9E,OO
Dec 2023 88 8 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Nov 2023 83 5 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2023 86 8 0 0 DL,OO
Sep 2023 84 10 0 1 9E,DL,OO
Aug 2023 89 16 2 0 DL
Jul 2023 89 17 1 0 DL,OO

ATL–SGF seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (93.1%) · weakest: July (77.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

93.1% on-time · ~80 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~98 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

77.5% on-time · ~92 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

12 of 2,196 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 2,196 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

SGF - Springfield

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Springfield, MO.

SGF on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs SGF

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → SGF posts a 86.3% 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 #811 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to SGF

Atlanta to Springfield (ATL to SGF) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.3% on-time rate across 5,797 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 73.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 563 miles and is served by 10 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 12 of 2,196 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 6 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 62% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–SGF peaks in November at 93.1% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~98 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 77.5%, a 15.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to SGF rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to SGF ranks #2160 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 SGF? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Springfield have a 86.3% on-time rate based on 5,797 flights. The average delay is 73.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to SGF? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 2,196 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to SGF? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Springfield (SGF) is approximately 563 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to SGF? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (62% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
SGF Airport

Springfield
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–SGF data

ATL–SGF runs 7.3 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 SGF airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (93.1% on-time) beats July (77.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.3% 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.