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Route · DHN → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Dothan to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), DHN to ATL (Dothan to Atlanta) ranks #2733 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.7%
On-time
+9.7 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
4,391
Flights
#2733 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

May 2023 95%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 73%

Distance

170 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 78 10 0 1 9E
Nov 2024 78 12 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 62 11 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 60 10 3 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 62 5 2 0 OO
Jul 2024 62 12 1 1 OO
Jun 2024 60 8 0 0 9E,OO
May 2024 62 16 0 0 9E,OO
Apr 2024 60 12 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 62 10 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 58 5 0 0 9E
Jan 2024 62 17 0 0 9E
Dec 2023 62 9 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 59 3 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 62 4 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 60 4 0 0 9E
Aug 2023 62 8 1 1 9E
Jul 2023 62 7 0 0 9E
Jun 2023 60 7 1 0 9E
May 2023 62 3 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 60 6 0 0 9E
Mar 2023 62 9 0 0 9E
Feb 2023 56 3 0 0 9E
Jan 2023 62 10 0 0 9E

DHN–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (92.3%) · weakest: July (84.5%)

84%86%88%90%92%94% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.8%

Strongest calendar month

November

92.3% on-time · ~75 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~81 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

84.5% on-time · ~67 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

8 of 1,495 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,495 flights

What the Data Says About DHN to ATL

Dothan to Atlanta (DHN to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.7% on-time rate across 4,391 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 88.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 170 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 8 of 1,495 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 3 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2023 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 73% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, DHN–ATL peaks in November at 92.3% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~81 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 84.5%, a 7.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does DHN to ATL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, DHN to ATL ranks #2733 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 DHN to ATL?
Flights from Dothan to Atlanta have a 88.7% on-time rate based on 4,391 flights. The average delay is 88.8 minutes. The best recent month was May 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for DHN to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,495 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from DHN to ATL?
The flight distance from Dothan (DHN) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 170 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from DHN to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using DHN–ATL data

DHN–ATL runs 9.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare DHN and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. DHN airport
  • If your dates flex, November (92.3% on-time) beats July (84.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.7% 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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