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Route · MGM → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Montgomery to Atlanta

The MGM–ATL corridor (Montgomery, AL → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 147 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.9%
On-time
+5.9 pts
vs US avg
90 min
Delay when late
7,806
Flights

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Sep 2025 93%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 62%

Distance

147 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 62 14 0 0 OO
Sep 2025 60 4 0 0 OO
Aug 2025 50 11 0 0 OO
Jul 2025 63 15 0 0 OO
Jun 2025 73 28 0 0 OO
May 2025 111 41 0 0 OO
Apr 2025 73 22 0 0 OO
Mar 2025 85 15 2 0 OO
Feb 2025 64 16 0 0 OO
Jan 2025 77 16 7 0 OO
Dec 2024 137 35 1 1 9E,OO
Nov 2024 124 23 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 114 9 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 111 23 1 0 OO,9E
Aug 2024 116 10 1 0 9E,OO
Jul 2024 116 33 5 1 9E,OO
Jun 2024 114 18 0 0 9E,OO
May 2024 119 30 0 0 9E,OO
Apr 2024 116 10 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 119 18 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 107 16 0 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 106 29 1 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 104 18 0 0 OO,9E
Nov 2023 111 14 0 0 9E,OO

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

18 of 2,332 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,332 flights

What the Data Says About MGM to ATL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Montgomery to Atlanta (MGM to ATL) running a 84.9% on-time rate over 7,806 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 90.1 minutes. The 147-mile corridor is served by 4 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.8% of 2,332 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 62% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MGM to ATL?
Flights from Montgomery to Atlanta have a 84.9% on-time rate based on 7,806 flights. The average delay is 90.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MGM to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 2,332 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MGM to ATL?
The flight distance from Montgomery (MGM) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 147 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MGM to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (62% 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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