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Route · ATL → SJC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to San Jose

The ATL–SJC corridor (Atlanta, GA → San Jose, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 2,116 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.4%
On-time
+8.4 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
3,528
Flights

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Apr 2024 98%

Worst Month

May 2024 74%

Distance

2,116 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 88 4 2 1 DL
Nov 2025 73 8 3 0 DL
Oct 2025 85 11 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 77 4 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 82 16 1 0 DL
Jul 2025 88 19 1 0 DL
Jun 2025 86 17 1 0 DL
May 2025 81 12 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 56 5 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 57 9 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 50 10 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 62 9 2 0 DL
Dec 2024 79 12 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 66 11 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 76 7 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 74 6 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 77 9 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 76 19 7 0 DL
Jun 2024 76 4 0 0 DL
May 2024 74 19 1 0 DL
Apr 2024 56 1 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 57 6 0 1 DL
Feb 2024 49 8 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 58 7 0 0 DL

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

18 of 1,703 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,703 flights

What the Data Says About ATL to SJC

Atlanta to San Jose (ATL to SJC) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.4% on-time rate across 3,528 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 56.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 2,116 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 18 of 1,703 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 2 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 74% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ATL to SJC?
Flights from Atlanta to San Jose have a 87.4% on-time rate based on 3,528 flights. The average delay is 56.0 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to SJC?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 1,703 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to SJC?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose (SJC) is approximately 2,116 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to SJC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (74% 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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