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Route · ATL → VLD · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Valdosta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ATL to VLD (Atlanta to Valdosta) ranks #2621 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.8%
On-time
+8.8 pts
vs US avg
106 min
Delay when late
4,630
Flights
#2621 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2023 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 74%

Distance

208 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 78 19 0 0 9E
Nov 2024 77 3 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 78 10 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 60 6 8 0 9E
Aug 2024 62 9 3 0 9E
Jul 2024 62 16 4 0 9E
Jun 2024 60 5 0 1 9E
May 2024 62 13 1 2 9E
Apr 2024 60 10 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 62 11 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 58 5 0 1 9E
Jan 2024 62 12 0 1 9E
Dec 2023 62 5 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 60 4 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 62 1 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 60 8 0 0 9E
Aug 2023 62 14 3 0 9E
Jul 2023 62 11 0 0 9E
Jun 2023 60 11 0 0 9E
May 2023 62 2 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 87 13 0 0 9E
Mar 2023 92 7 0 1 9E
Feb 2023 68 10 0 1 9E
Jan 2023 82 9 0 0 9E

ATL–VLD seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (93.6%) · weakest: July (82.7%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 85.1%

Strongest calendar month

November

93.6% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~88 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

82.7% on-time · ~74 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

19 of 1,600 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

7 of 1,600 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

VLD - Valdosta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Valdosta, GA.

VLD on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ATL vs VLD

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ATL's stronger departures

ATL → VLD posts a 87.8% 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 #444 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ATL to VLD

Atlanta to Valdosta (ATL to VLD) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.8% on-time rate across 4,630 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 106.3 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 208 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 19 of 1,600 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 7 diverted (0.4%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 74% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ATL–VLD peaks in November at 93.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~88 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 82.7%, a 10.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ATL to VLD rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ATL to VLD ranks #2621 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 VLD? ▼
Flights from Atlanta to Valdosta have a 87.8% on-time rate based on 4,630 flights. The average delay is 106.3 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to VLD? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 1,600 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to VLD? ▼
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Valdosta (VLD) is approximately 208 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to VLD? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (74% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ATL Airport

Atlanta
VLD Airport

Valdosta
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–VLD data

ATL–VLD runs 8.8 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 VLD airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ATL airport
  • If your dates flex, November (93.6% on-time) beats July (82.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.8% 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

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.