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Route · DAY → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dayton to Atlanta

The DAY–ATL corridor (Dayton, OH → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 432 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

91.9%
On-time
+12.9 pts
vs US avg
96 min
Delay when late
7,551
Flights

Cancelled

1.0%

Best Month

Oct 2024 100%

Worst Month

Jan 2025 79%

Distance

432 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 94 9 1 1 DL
Nov 2025 135 9 5 0 DL
Oct 2025 146 11 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 127 10 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 112 14 1 1 DL
Jul 2025 115 22 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 112 20 4 0 DL
May 2025 118 19 0 1 DL
Apr 2025 114 4 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 116 8 2 0 DL
Feb 2025 106 11 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 77 16 2 0 DL
Dec 2024 119 15 1 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 106 4 0 0 DL,9E
Oct 2024 115 0 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 110 8 0 0 9E,DL
Aug 2024 116 7 0 0 DL,9E
Jul 2024 116 24 10 0 9E,DL
Jun 2024 114 9 1 0 9E,DL
May 2024 119 11 1 0 9E,DL
Apr 2024 116 9 0 0 9E,DL
Mar 2024 119 8 0 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 97 5 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 106 14 0 0 9E,DL

Cancellation Rate

1.0%

28 of 2,725 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,725 flights

What the Data Says About DAY to ATL

Dayton to Atlanta (DAY to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 91.9% on-time rate across 7,551 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 95.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 432 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 28 of 2,725 flights were cancelled (1.0%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 100% on-time, while Jan 2025 came in at just 79% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from DAY to ATL?
Flights from Dayton to Atlanta have a 91.9% on-time rate based on 7,551 flights. The average delay is 95.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 100% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DAY to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (28 of 2,725 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DAY to ATL?
The flight distance from Dayton (DAY) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 432 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DAY to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (100% on-time). The worst was Jan 2025 (79% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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 Editorial

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