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Route · OKC → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Oklahoma City to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), OKC to ATL (Oklahoma City to Atlanta) ranks #963 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.1%
On-time
+11.1 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
11,553
Flights
#963 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Sep 2025 96%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 76%

Distance

761 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 162 29 3 0 DL,F9
Nov 2025 152 22 6 2 DL,F9
Oct 2025 157 17 0 0 DL,F9
Sep 2025 139 5 0 0 DL,WN
Aug 2025 149 22 2 0 F9,DL
Jul 2025 156 33 2 4 DL,F9
Jun 2025 154 37 5 2 DL,F9
May 2025 152 18 0 0 DL,F9
Apr 2025 150 27 2 0 DL,WN
Mar 2025 174 20 3 0 DL,WN
Feb 2025 141 29 1 1 WN,DL
Jan 2025 143 20 6 0 WN,DL
Dec 2024 163 15 0 0 DL,OO,WN
Nov 2024 159 9 0 0 WN,DL,9E
Oct 2024 175 10 0 0 WN,DL,9E
Sep 2024 167 15 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 173 13 0 0 DL,WN
Jul 2024 167 36 11 1 DL,WN
Jun 2024 166 14 0 0 DL,WN
May 2024 181 21 1 0 DL,WN
Apr 2024 176 17 1 1 DL,WN
Mar 2024 181 19 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 161 12 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 167 19 2 1 DL,WN

OKC–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (94.6%) · weakest: July (84.0%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 89.7%

Strongest calendar month

September

94.6% on-time · ~155 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~183 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

84.0% on-time · ~164 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

45 of 3,865 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

12 of 3,865 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

OKC - Oklahoma City

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Oklahoma City, OK.

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

Compare OKC vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among OKC's stronger departures

OKC → ATL posts a 90.1% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 8 of 21 BTS-tracked routes leaving Oklahoma City. The same hub also shows 13 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #144 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About OKC to ATL

Oklahoma City to Atlanta (OKC to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.1% on-time rate across 11,553 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 88.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 761 miles and is served by 12 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 45 of 3,865 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 12 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 76% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, OKC–ATL peaks in September at 94.6% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~183 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 84.0%, a 10.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does OKC to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, OKC to ATL ranks #963 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 OKC to ATL? ▼
Flights from Oklahoma City to Atlanta have a 90.1% on-time rate based on 11,553 flights. The average delay is 88.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for OKC to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (45 of 3,865 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from OKC to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Oklahoma City (OKC) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 761 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from OKC to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (76% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

OKC Airport

Oklahoma City
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 OKC–ATL data

OKC–ATL runs 11.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare OKC and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. OKC airport
  • If your dates flex, September (94.6% on-time) beats July (84.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 90.1% 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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