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Melbourne to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MLB to ATL (Melbourne to Atlanta) ranks #1575 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.4%
On-time
+10.4 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
7,889
Flights
#1575 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Oct 2024 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 73%

Distance

442 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 121 15 1 0 DL
Nov 2025 117 11 5 0 DL
Oct 2025 123 15 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 120 12 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 122 16 1 1 DL
Jul 2025 122 26 2 0 DL
Jun 2025 119 25 6 0 DL
May 2025 118 29 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 116 10 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 119 20 2 0 DL
Feb 2025 106 23 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 104 10 7 0 DL
Dec 2024 115 22 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 107 6 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 118 2 7 0 DL
Sep 2024 114 11 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 119 19 1 0 DL
Jul 2024 122 33 6 0 DL
Jun 2024 120 14 0 0 DL
May 2024 124 17 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 120 11 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 122 17 0 1 DL
Feb 2024 106 8 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 105 10 0 1 DL

MLB–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (95.3%) · weakest: July (83.0%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.8%

Strongest calendar month

October

95.3% on-time · ~110 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~126 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

83.0% on-time · ~109 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

38 of 2,799 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,799 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MLB - Melbourne

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Melbourne, FL.

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

Compare MLB vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MLB's stronger departures

MLB → ATL posts a 89.4% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 1 of 2 BTS-tracked routes leaving Melbourne. The same hub also shows 1 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #197 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MLB to ATL

Melbourne to Atlanta (MLB to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.4% on-time rate across 7,889 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 88.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 442 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 38 of 2,799 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 73% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MLB–ATL peaks in October at 95.3% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~126 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 83.0%, a 12.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MLB to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MLB to ATL ranks #1575 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 MLB to ATL? ▼
Flights from Melbourne to Atlanta have a 89.4% on-time rate based on 7,889 flights. The average delay is 88.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MLB to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (38 of 2,799 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MLB to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Melbourne (MLB) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 442 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MLB to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MLB Airport

Melbourne
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 MLB–ATL data

MLB–ATL runs 10.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare MLB and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MLB airport
  • If your dates flex, October (95.3% on-time) beats July (83.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 89.4% 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.