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Route · MEM → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Memphis to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MEM to ATL (Memphis to Atlanta) ranks #379 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.6%
On-time
+9.6 pts
vs US avg
77 min
Delay when late
19,015
Flights
#379 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Feb 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 79%

Distance

332 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 261 31 8 0 DL,F9,OO
Nov 2025 266 31 5 1 DL,F9
Oct 2025 284 26 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 269 14 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 282 25 6 2 DL
Jul 2025 283 45 1 1 DL
Jun 2025 281 55 10 1 DL
May 2025 298 54 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 293 34 4 0 DL,WN
Mar 2025 301 38 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2025 224 31 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2025 247 33 12 0 DL,WN
Dec 2024 285 36 0 0 9E,DL,WN
Nov 2024 261 23 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 285 13 0 0 WN,DL
Sep 2024 266 36 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 286 18 0 1 DL,WN
Jul 2024 284 60 24 1 DL,WN
Jun 2024 282 27 0 0 DL,WN
May 2024 318 55 1 3 DL,WN
Apr 2024 297 32 0 0 DL,WN
Mar 2024 283 30 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 235 8 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 250 36 8 0 DL,WN

MEM–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (93.1%) · weakest: July (82.0%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

93.1% on-time · ~260 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~291 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

82.0% on-time · ~272 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

79 of 6,621 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

10 of 6,621 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MEM - Memphis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Memphis, TN.

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

Compare MEM vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MEM's stronger departures

MEM → ATL posts a 88.6% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 7 of 22 BTS-tracked routes leaving Memphis. The same hub also shows 14 mid-band and 1 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #310 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MEM to ATL

Memphis to Atlanta (MEM to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.6% on-time rate across 19,015 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 76.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 332 miles and is served by 8 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 79 of 6,621 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 10 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 79% - a 18-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MEM–ATL peaks in September at 93.1% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~291 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 82.0%, a 11.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MEM to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MEM to ATL ranks #379 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 MEM to ATL? ▼
Flights from Memphis to Atlanta have a 88.6% on-time rate based on 19,015 flights. The average delay is 76.6 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MEM to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (79 of 6,621 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MEM to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Memphis (MEM) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 332 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MEM to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (79% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MEM Airport

Memphis
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 MEM–ATL data

MEM–ATL runs 9.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MEM and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MEM airport
  • If your dates flex, September (93.1% on-time) beats July (82.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.6% 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.