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Route · MLB → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Melbourne to Atlanta

The MLB–ATL corridor (Melbourne, FL → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 442 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.4%
On-time
+10.4 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
7,889
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

38 of 2,799 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,799 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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