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Route · PBI → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Atlanta

The PBI–ATL corridor (West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 545 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.7%
On-time
+6.7 pts
vs US avg
73 min
Delay when late
21,779
Flights

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 95%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 73%

Distance

545 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 320 59 11 0 DL,F9
Nov 2025 309 42 5 0 DL,F9
Oct 2025 303 41 0 1 DL,F9
Sep 2025 282 39 0 0 DL,F9
Aug 2025 316 56 4 2 F9,DL
Jul 2025 343 62 2 2 DL,F9
Jun 2025 335 89 7 1 DL,F9
May 2025 346 76 2 1 DL
Apr 2025 338 50 3 2 DL
Mar 2025 352 69 2 0 DL,WN
Feb 2025 298 56 2 0 DL,WN
Jan 2025 307 58 13 0 DL,WN
Dec 2024 323 66 0 0 DL,WN
Nov 2024 313 31 0 0 WN,DL
Oct 2024 331 18 9 0 WN,DL
Sep 2024 314 42 0 0 WN,DL
Aug 2024 339 72 3 0 DL,WN
Jul 2024 364 88 25 5 DL,WN
Jun 2024 363 53 2 0 DL,WN
May 2024 397 69 2 1 DL,WN
Apr 2024 387 44 1 0 DL,WN
Mar 2024 394 69 0 0 DL,WN
Feb 2024 333 35 0 0 DL,WN
Jan 2024 341 52 0 2 DL,WN

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

93 of 8,048 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

17 of 8,048 flights

What the Data Says About PBI to ATL

West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Atlanta (PBI to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.7% on-time rate across 21,779 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 73.4 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 545 miles and is served by 7 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 93 of 8,048 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 17 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 73% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PBI to ATL?
Flights from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to Atlanta have a 85.7% on-time rate based on 21,779 flights. The average delay is 73.4 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PBI to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (93 of 8,048 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PBI to ATL?
The flight distance from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 545 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PBI to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (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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