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Route · PWM → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Atlanta

The PWM–ATL corridor (Portland, ME → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 1,027 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.8%
On-time
+0.8 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
2,714
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

14 of 1,155 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,155 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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