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Route · ATL → TRI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to TRI (Atlanta to Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport) ranks #1581 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.6%
On-time
+9.6 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
7,869
Flights
#1581 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Apr 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 63%

Distance

227 mi

Carriers

13

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 39 6 0 0 DL
Nov 2025 61 7 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 70 10 0 0 DL,OO
Sep 2025 94 14 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 78 15 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 86 27 1 1 OO,DL
Jun 2025 76 28 4 0 OO,DL
May 2025 34 10 0 0 DL
Dec 2024 137 25 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 125 11 0 0 DL,9E
Oct 2024 131 7 0 0 DL,9E
Sep 2024 111 9 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 116 8 0 1 9E
Jul 2024 119 30 6 0 9E
Jun 2024 114 12 0 0 9E,DL
May 2024 119 24 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 116 4 0 0 9E
Mar 2024 119 9 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 107 13 0 1 9E,OO
Jan 2024 114 27 3 0 9E,DL,OO
Dec 2023 114 8 0 1 DL,9E
Nov 2023 107 4 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2023 117 5 0 1 9E,DL
Sep 2023 110 6 0 0 9E,OO

ATL–TRI seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (92.5%) · weakest: June (83.8%)

82%84%86%88%90%92%94% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

92.5% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~132 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

83.8% on-time · ~106 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

16 of 2,414 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,414 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

TRI - Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport, TN.

TRI on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs TRI

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → TRI posts a 88.6% 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 #306 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to TRI

Atlanta to Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport (ATL to TRI) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.6% on-time rate across 7,869 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 72.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 227 miles and is served by 13 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 16 of 2,414 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 5 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Apr 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 63% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–TRI peaks in November at 92.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~132 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 83.8%, a 8.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to TRI rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to TRI ranks #1581 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 TRI? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport have a 88.6% on-time rate based on 7,869 flights. The average delay is 72.3 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to TRI? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (16 of 2,414 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to TRI? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI) is approximately 227 miles. This route is served by 13 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to TRI? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
TRI Airport

Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport
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–TRI data

ATL–TRI runs 9.6 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 TRI airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (92.5% on-time) beats June (83.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.6% 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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