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Route · EYW → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Key West to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EYW to ATL (Key West to Atlanta) ranks #1273 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.7%
On-time
+4.7 pts
vs US avg
90 min
Delay when late
9,309
Flights
#1273 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.7%

Best Month

Aug 2024 95%

Worst Month

Mar 2025 69%

Distance

646 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 121 19 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 119 17 6 1 DL
Oct 2025 123 7 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 120 13 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 124 23 0 1 DL
Jul 2025 123 30 0 2 DL
Jun 2025 120 18 2 0 DL
May 2025 124 21 0 1 DL
Apr 2025 120 32 1 1 DL
Mar 2025 124 38 3 1 DL
Feb 2025 112 33 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 118 32 4 0 DL
Dec 2024 132 26 4 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 119 12 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 124 13 3 0 DL
Sep 2024 120 10 6 0 DL
Aug 2024 124 6 8 1 DL
Jul 2024 124 30 9 1 DL
Jun 2024 120 19 0 1 DL
May 2024 124 29 0 1 9E,DL
Apr 2024 121 24 0 2 9E,DL
Mar 2024 127 31 2 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 118 21 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 127 27 0 0 9E,DL

EYW–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (90.4%) · weakest: March (79.7%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

90.4% on-time · ~120 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~153 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

March

79.7% on-time · ~153 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.7%

49 of 2,928 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

13 of 2,928 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EYW departures

From EYW, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 11 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (0 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 6 below 75%). Destination: Atlanta · fleet on-time rank #1688 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EYW to ATL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Key West to Atlanta (EYW to ATL) running a 83.7% on-time rate over 9,309 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 89.6 minutes. The 646-mile corridor is served by 5 carriers, and over the last 24 months 1.7% of 2,928 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Mar 2025 came in at just 69% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EYW–ATL peaks in November at 90.4% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~153 flights per month) ; the softest month is March at 79.7%, a 10.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EYW to ATL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EYW to ATL ranks #1273 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 EYW to ATL?
Flights from Key West to Atlanta have a 83.7% on-time rate based on 9,309 flights. The average delay is 89.6 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EYW to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (49 of 2,928 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EYW to ATL?
The flight distance from Key West (EYW) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 646 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EYW to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Mar 2025 (69% 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 EYW–ATL data

EYW–ATL runs 4.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare EYW and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EYW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (90.4% on-time) beats March (79.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.7% 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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