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Route · CRW → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charleston/Dunbar to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CRW to ATL (Charleston/Dunbar to Atlanta) ranks #2316 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
101 min
Delay when late
5,416
Flights
#2316 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 61%

Distance

363 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 33 5 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 39 1 0 0 OO
May 2025 82 20 1 0 OO
Apr 2025 60 13 1 0 OO
Mar 2025 60 11 2 0 OO
Feb 2025 52 14 1 0 OO
Jan 2025 59 18 8 0 OO
Dec 2024 96 29 0 0 9E,OO
Nov 2024 105 17 1 0 OO,9E
Oct 2024 109 5 0 0 OO,9E
Sep 2024 81 12 0 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 85 14 1 0 OO
Jul 2024 85 33 4 0 OO
Jun 2024 86 21 0 0 OO
May 2024 88 23 0 0 OO
Apr 2024 86 9 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 88 7 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 78 17 0 0 OO
Jan 2024 82 31 1 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 76 12 0 0 OO,9E
Nov 2023 83 10 0 0 9E,OO
Oct 2023 86 11 0 0 9E,OO
Sep 2023 84 9 0 0 9E,OO
Aug 2023 89 22 2 1 9E,OO

CRW–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (91.4%) · weakest: January (77.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82%

Strongest calendar month

October

91.4% on-time · ~79 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~90 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

77.5% on-time · ~90 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

22 of 1,872 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,872 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CRW - Charleston/Dunbar

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Charleston/Dunbar, WV.

CRW 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 CRW and ATL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare CRW vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CRW departures

From CRW, this corridor sits with 2 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 4 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Atlanta · fleet on-time rank #1829 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CRW to ATL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Charleston/Dunbar to Atlanta (CRW to ATL) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 5,416 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 101.4 minutes. The 363-mile corridor is served by 7 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.2% of 1,872 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 61% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CRW–ATL peaks in October at 91.4% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~90 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 77.5%, a 13.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CRW to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CRW to ATL ranks #2316 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 CRW to ATL? ▼
Flights from Charleston/Dunbar to Atlanta have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 5,416 flights. The average delay is 101.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CRW to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (22 of 1,872 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CRW to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Charleston/Dunbar (CRW) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 363 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CRW to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CRW Airport

Charleston/Dunbar
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 CRW–ATL data

CRW–ATL runs 4.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CRW and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CRW airport
  • If your dates flex, October (91.4% on-time) beats January (77.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.3% 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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