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Route · AVL → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Asheville to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AVL to ATL (Asheville to Atlanta) ranks #993 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.3%
On-time
+8.3 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
11,362
Flights
#993 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Feb 2024 94%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 73%

Distance

164 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 120 21 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 182 26 2 0 DL
Oct 2025 224 21 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 209 27 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 218 44 2 0 DL
Jul 2025 219 52 2 0 DL
Jun 2025 197 53 6 0 DL
May 2025 123 26 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 96 13 1 0 DL
Mar 2025 109 13 2 0 DL,OO
Feb 2025 104 18 0 0 OO,DL
Jan 2025 76 12 4 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 163 37 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 147 13 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 167 11 18 0 DL
Sep 2024 187 28 21 0 DL
Aug 2024 200 29 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 193 48 13 0 9E,DL
Jun 2024 195 31 0 0 DL
May 2024 198 45 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 193 38 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 194 22 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 157 10 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 165 33 1 0 9E,DL

AVL–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.0%) · weakest: July (80.4%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.0% on-time · ~171 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~175 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

80.4% on-time · ~171 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

73 of 4,036 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 4,036 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

AVL - Asheville

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Asheville, NC.

AVL on-time profile

ATL - Atlanta

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

ATL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare AVL vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among AVL's stronger departures

AVL → ATL posts a 87.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 2 of 12 BTS-tracked routes leaving Asheville. The same hub also shows 5 mid-band and 5 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #558 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About AVL to ATL

Asheville to Atlanta (AVL to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.3% on-time rate across 11,362 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 78.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 164 miles and is served by 11 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 73 of 4,036 flights were cancelled (1.8%) and 0 diverted (0.0%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 73% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AVL–ATL peaks in October at 92.0% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~175 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 80.4%, a 11.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AVL to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AVL to ATL ranks #993 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 AVL to ATL? ▼
Flights from Asheville to Atlanta have a 87.3% on-time rate based on 11,362 flights. The average delay is 78.7 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AVL to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (73 of 4,036 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AVL to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Asheville (AVL) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 164 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AVL to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

AVL Airport

Asheville
ATL Airport

Atlanta
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 AVL–ATL data

AVL–ATL runs 8.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare AVL and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AVL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.0% on-time) beats July (80.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.3% 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

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