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Route · MLU → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Monroe to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MLU to ATL (Monroe to Atlanta) ranks #2709 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
104 min
Delay when late
4,454
Flights
#2709 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Nov 2023 97%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 66%

Distance

448 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 78 14 1 0 9E
Nov 2024 77 15 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 84 3 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 80 14 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 82 10 0 0 9E
Jul 2024 85 21 4 0 9E
Jun 2024 79 10 0 0 9E
May 2024 62 11 0 0 9E
Apr 2024 60 9 0 0 9E
Mar 2024 62 6 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 58 9 0 0 9E
Jan 2024 62 21 2 0 9E
Dec 2023 62 12 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 60 2 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 62 4 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 60 5 0 0 9E
Aug 2023 62 6 1 0 9E
Jul 2023 83 4 1 0 9E
Jun 2023 61 11 0 0 9E
May 2023 62 8 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 60 6 0 0 OO,9E
Mar 2023 62 5 0 1 9E
Feb 2023 56 10 0 0 9E
Jan 2023 62 14 0 0 9E

MLU–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (94.3%) · weakest: January (83.9%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

94.3% on-time · ~77 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~84 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

83.9% on-time · ~78 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

9 of 1,621 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,621 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MLU - Monroe

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Monroe, LA.

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

Compare MLU vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among MLU's stronger departures

MLU → ATL posts a 88.6% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 1 of 2 BTS-tracked routes leaving Monroe. The same hub also shows 1 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #312 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About MLU to ATL

Monroe to Atlanta (MLU to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.6% on-time rate across 4,454 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 103.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 448 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 9 of 1,621 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 66% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MLU–ATL peaks in October at 94.3% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~84 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 83.9%, a 10.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MLU to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MLU to ATL ranks #2709 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 MLU to ATL? ▼
Flights from Monroe to Atlanta have a 88.6% on-time rate based on 4,454 flights. The average delay is 103.5 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MLU to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (9 of 1,621 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MLU to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Monroe (MLU) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 448 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MLU to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (97% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MLU Airport

Monroe
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 MLU–ATL data

MLU–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 MLU and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MLU airport
  • If your dates flex, October (94.3% on-time) beats January (83.9%) 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

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