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Route · DAL → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dallas to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DAL to ATL (Dallas to Atlanta) ranks #351 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82%
On-time
+3 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
19,618
Flights
#351 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 67%

Distance

721 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 270 43 2 0 DL,WN
Nov 2025 283 59 8 1 DL,WN
Oct 2025 316 58 0 0 DL,WN
Sep 2025 305 38 1 0 WN,DL
Aug 2025 313 54 6 2 WN,DL
Jul 2025 315 72 3 0 DL,WN
Jun 2025 308 103 12 2 DL,WN
May 2025 309 88 9 0 DL,WN
Apr 2025 279 73 5 0 DL,WN
Mar 2025 294 54 3 0 DL,WN
Feb 2025 247 41 3 0 DL,WN
Jan 2025 263 42 10 1 DL,WN
Dec 2024 287 66 1 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 296 54 2 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 316 47 1 0 WN,DL
Sep 2024 306 51 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 312 39 0 2 DL,WN
Jul 2024 362 98 14 6 DL,WN
Jun 2024 351 66 0 1 DL,WN
May 2024 324 93 6 3 DL,WN
Apr 2024 265 58 2 0 DL,WN
Mar 2024 261 56 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 219 26 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 239 61 3 0 DL,WN

DAL–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (87.1%) · weakest: June (72.7%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.4%

Strongest calendar month

February

87.1% on-time · ~245 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~299 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

72.7% on-time · ~271 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.3%

91 of 7,040 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

18 of 7,040 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

DAL - Dallas

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas, TX.

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

Compare DAL vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among DAL departures

From DAL, this corridor sits with 47 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 57 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 10 below 75%). Destination: Atlanta · fleet on-time rank #2340 of 4927.

What the Data Says About DAL to ATL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Dallas to Atlanta (DAL to ATL) running a 82% on-time rate over 19,618 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 75.2 minutes. The 721-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.3% of 7,040 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 67% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DAL–ATL peaks in February at 87.1% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~299 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 72.7%, a 14.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DAL to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DAL to ATL ranks #351 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 DAL to ATL? ▼
Flights from Dallas to Atlanta have a 82% on-time rate based on 19,618 flights. The average delay is 75.2 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAL to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (91 of 7,040 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAL to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Dallas (DAL) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 721 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DAL to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

DAL Airport

Dallas
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 DAL–ATL data

DAL–ATL runs 3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DAL and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DAL airport
  • If your dates flex, February (87.1% on-time) beats June (72.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82% 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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