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Route · ATL → SHV · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Shreveport

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to SHV (Atlanta to Shreveport) ranks #1658 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.8%
On-time
+6.8 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
7,587
Flights
#1658 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Dec 2023 94%

Worst Month

Jul 2025 61%

Distance

551 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 134 43 3 0 OO
Nov 2025 136 31 9 0 OO
Oct 2025 146 28 1 0 OO
Sep 2025 132 10 1 0 OO
Aug 2025 136 32 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 119 46 1 0 OO
Jun 2025 121 45 3 0 OO,DL
May 2025 149 42 1 1 OO
Apr 2025 110 24 0 2 OO
Mar 2025 47 13 0 0 OO
Dec 2024 124 35 0 2 9E,OO
Nov 2024 124 13 0 0 OO,9E
Oct 2024 133 8 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 109 10 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 114 10 2 0 9E
Jul 2024 114 25 10 0 9E
Jun 2024 114 17 0 1 9E
May 2024 119 25 1 1 9E
Apr 2024 116 16 0 1 9E
Mar 2024 110 10 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 78 6 0 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 82 16 8 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 87 5 0 0 OO,9E
Nov 2023 83 8 0 0 9E

ATL–SHV seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (91.0%) · weakest: July (80.2%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.7%

Strongest calendar month

October

91.0% on-time · ~113 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~115 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

80.2% on-time · ~108 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

40 of 2,737 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

8 of 2,737 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

SHV - Shreveport

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Shreveport, LA.

SHV on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs SHV

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → SHV posts a 85.8% 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 #946 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to SHV

Atlanta to Shreveport (ATL to SHV) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.8% on-time rate across 7,587 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 80.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 551 miles and is served by 5 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 40 of 2,737 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 8 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Dec 2023 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jul 2025 came in at just 61% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–SHV peaks in October at 91.0% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~115 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 80.2%, a 10.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to SHV rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to SHV ranks #1658 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 SHV? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Shreveport have a 85.8% on-time rate based on 7,587 flights. The average delay is 80.3 minutes. The best recent month was Dec 2023 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to SHV? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (40 of 2,737 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to SHV? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Shreveport (SHV) is approximately 551 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to SHV? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Dec 2023 (94% on-time). The worst was Jul 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
SHV Airport

Shreveport
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–SHV data

ATL–SHV runs 6.8 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 SHV airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (91.0% on-time) beats July (80.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.8% 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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