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Route · PDX → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Atlanta

The PDX–ATL corridor (Portland, OR → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 2,172 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.6%
On-time
+9.6 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
7,522
Flights

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Nov 2024 95%

Worst Month

Apr 2025 74%

Distance

2,172 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 122 14 1 0 DL,AS
Nov 2025 140 13 2 0 DL,AS
Oct 2025 154 15 0 0 AS,DL
Sep 2025 145 16 0 0 DL,AS
Aug 2025 163 21 1 0 AS,DL
Jul 2025 178 43 1 2 AS,DL
Jun 2025 167 39 2 0 AS,DL
May 2025 144 25 0 2 AS,DL
Apr 2025 120 31 0 1 DL,AS
Mar 2025 102 10 0 0 AS,DL
Feb 2025 70 7 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 81 15 1 1 AS,DL
Dec 2024 123 21 0 0 AS,DL
Nov 2024 128 7 0 0 AS,DL
Oct 2024 138 12 0 0 AS,DL
Sep 2024 107 11 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 139 17 0 1 DL
Jul 2024 141 24 9 1 DL
Jun 2024 137 13 0 0 DL
May 2024 114 20 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 91 5 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 91 20 0 1 DL
Feb 2024 70 8 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 76 13 1 0 DL

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

18 of 2,941 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

9 of 2,941 flights

What the Data Says About PDX to ATL

Portland to Atlanta (PDX to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.6% on-time rate across 7,522 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 63.8 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 2,172 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 18 of 2,941 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 9 diverted (0.3%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Apr 2025 came in at just 74% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PDX to ATL?
Flights from Portland to Atlanta have a 88.6% on-time rate based on 7,522 flights. The average delay is 63.8 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PDX to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (18 of 2,941 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PDX to ATL?
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 2,172 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PDX to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Apr 2025 (74% 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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