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Route · GTR → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Columbus to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), GTR to ATL (Columbus to Atlanta) ranks #2701 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.7%
On-time
+11.7 pts
vs US avg
96 min
Delay when late
4,467
Flights
#2701 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2023 100%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 79%

Distance

241 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 62 9 0 1 9E
Nov 2024 60 5 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 62 2 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 60 6 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 62 2 0 1 9E
Jul 2024 62 13 2 1 9E
Jun 2024 60 7 0 0 9E
May 2024 62 6 0 0 9E
Apr 2024 60 8 0 0 9E
Mar 2024 62 3 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 58 1 0 0 9E
Jan 2024 62 10 6 0 9E
Dec 2023 62 6 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 60 1 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 62 0 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 60 5 0 0 9E
Aug 2023 62 9 3 0 9E,OO
Jul 2023 62 11 0 0 9E,OO
Jun 2023 60 10 1 0 9E
May 2023 62 0 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 61 4 0 0 OO,9E
Mar 2023 89 7 0 0 9E
Feb 2023 76 5 0 0 9E
Jan 2023 87 14 0 0 9E

GTR–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (94.4%) · weakest: July (85.9%)

84%86%88%90%92%94%96% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 90.4%

Strongest calendar month

October

94.4% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~87 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

85.9% on-time · ~71 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

12 of 1,535 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,535 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

GTR - Columbus

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Columbus, MS.

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

Compare GTR vs ATL

What the Data Says About GTR to ATL

Columbus to Atlanta (GTR to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.7% on-time rate across 4,467 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 96.2 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 241 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 12 of 1,535 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 3 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 100% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 79% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, GTR–ATL peaks in October at 94.4% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~87 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 85.9%, a 8.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does GTR to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, GTR to ATL ranks #2701 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 GTR to ATL? ▼
Flights from Columbus to Atlanta have a 90.7% on-time rate based on 4,467 flights. The average delay is 96.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 100% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for GTR to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,535 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from GTR to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Columbus (GTR) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 241 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from GTR to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (100% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (79% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

GTR Airport

Columbus
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 GTR–ATL data

GTR–ATL runs 11.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare GTR and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. GTR airport
  • If your dates flex, October (94.4% on-time) beats July (85.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 90.7% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.