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Route · PWM → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PWM to ATL (Portland to Atlanta) ranks #3437 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.8%
On-time
+0.8 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
2,714
Flights
#3437 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2025 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 63%

Distance

1,027 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 32 11 0 0 DL
Nov 2025 59 12 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 61 5 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 61 6 0 0 DL
Aug 2025 75 13 1 0 DL
Jul 2025 92 33 2 0 DL
Jun 2025 83 31 2 1 DL
May 2025 54 15 0 1 DL
Apr 2025 32 3 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 31 2 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 31 4 1 0 DL
Dec 2024 32 5 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 30 2 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 56 6 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 60 8 0 0 DL
Aug 2024 62 11 0 0 DL
Jul 2024 62 17 5 1 DL
Jun 2024 54 10 0 0 DL
May 2024 31 4 0 0 DL
Apr 2024 30 2 1 0 DL
Mar 2024 31 3 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 31 4 1 0 DL
Dec 2023 31 6 0 0 DL
Nov 2023 34 7 0 0 DL

PWM–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (90.1%) · weakest: July (70.0%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 75.9%

Strongest calendar month

April

90.1% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~64 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.0% on-time · ~64 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

14 of 1,155 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,155 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PWM departures

From PWM, this corridor sits with 9 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 12 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Atlanta · fleet on-time rank #3242 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PWM to ATL

2,714 tracked flights put the PWM to ATL pairing (Portland to Atlanta) at a 79.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 86.9 minutes on average. Across the 1,027-mile route and its 2 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 1.2% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,155 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 63% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PWM–ATL peaks in April at 90.1% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~64 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.0%, a 20.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PWM to ATL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PWM to ATL ranks #3437 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 PWM to ATL?
Flights from Portland to Atlanta have a 79.8% on-time rate based on 2,714 flights. The average delay is 86.9 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PWM to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (14 of 1,155 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PWM to ATL?
The flight distance from Portland (PWM) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 1,027 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PWM to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (63% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using PWM–ATL data

PWM–ATL is mid-pack at 79.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PWM and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PWM airport
  • If your dates flex, April (90.1% on-time) beats July (70.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.8% 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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