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Route · ELP → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

El Paso to Atlanta

The ELP–ATL corridor (El Paso, TX → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 1,282 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.3%
On-time
+10.3 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
4,004
Flights

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Sep 2025 97%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 79%

Distance

1,282 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 10 2 0 DL
Nov 2025 60 9 0 0 DL
Oct 2025 62 6 0 1 DL
Sep 2025 60 2 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 60 6 2 1 DL
Jul 2025 61 8 0 1 DL
Jun 2025 60 11 0 1 DL
May 2025 62 4 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 60 3 0 1 DL
Mar 2025 60 7 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 50 4 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 58 10 3 0 DL
Dec 2024 63 9 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 60 5 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 62 3 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 58 4 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 61 3 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 61 12 3 0 DL
Jun 2024 60 6 0 1 DL
May 2024 61 12 1 1 DL
Apr 2024 60 8 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 62 4 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 53 8 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 53 11 0 0 DL

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

11 of 1,429 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

7 of 1,429 flights

What the Data Says About ELP to ATL

El Paso to Atlanta (ELP to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.3% on-time rate across 4,004 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 86.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,282 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 11 of 1,429 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 7 diverted (0.5%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 79% - a 17-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ELP to ATL?
Flights from El Paso to Atlanta have a 89.3% on-time rate based on 4,004 flights. The average delay is 86.8 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ELP to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (11 of 1,429 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ELP to ATL?
The flight distance from El Paso (ELP) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 1,282 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ELP to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (97% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (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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