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Route · SGF → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Springfield to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SGF to ATL (Springfield to Atlanta) ranks #2161 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.3%
On-time
+7.3 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
5,797
Flights
#2161 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Nov 2023 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 69%

Distance

563 mi

Carriers

10

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 35 4 1 0 DL
Oct 2025 66 5 0 1 DL
Sep 2025 87 13 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 113 21 1 1 OO,DL
Jul 2025 114 28 0 1 OO,DL
Jun 2025 84 25 2 1 OO,DL
Dec 2024 106 22 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 104 11 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2024 114 12 0 0 DL,9E
Sep 2024 109 11 0 2 9E,DL
Aug 2024 109 13 0 0 DL,9E,OO
Jul 2024 105 33 5 1 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 104 15 0 1 DL,OO
May 2024 88 18 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 86 8 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Mar 2024 88 9 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 78 11 0 0 9E,OO
Jan 2024 87 27 1 0 9E,OO
Dec 2023 88 15 0 0 OO,DL,9E
Nov 2023 83 6 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2023 86 12 0 0 DL,OO
Sep 2023 84 7 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Aug 2023 89 10 2 2 DL
Jul 2023 89 10 1 0 DL,OO

SGF–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (91.5%) · weakest: July (79.7%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.3%

Strongest calendar month

November

91.5% on-time · ~80 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~98 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

79.7% on-time · ~92 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

13 of 2,196 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

10 of 2,196 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

SGF - Springfield

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Springfield, MO.

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

Compare SGF vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among SGF's stronger departures

SGF → ATL posts a 86.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 1 of 6 BTS-tracked routes leaving Springfield. The same hub also shows 5 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #830 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About SGF to ATL

Springfield to Atlanta (SGF to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.3% on-time rate across 5,797 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 94.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 563 miles and is served by 10 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 13 of 2,196 flights were cancelled (0.6%) and 10 diverted (0.5%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SGF–ATL peaks in November at 91.5% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~98 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 79.7%, a 11.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SGF to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SGF to ATL ranks #2161 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 SGF to ATL? ▼
Flights from Springfield to Atlanta have a 86.3% on-time rate based on 5,797 flights. The average delay is 94.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SGF to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 2,196 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SGF to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Springfield (SGF) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 563 miles. This route is served by 10 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SGF to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SGF Airport

Springfield
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 SGF–ATL data

SGF–ATL runs 7.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SGF and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SGF airport
  • If your dates flex, November (91.5% on-time) beats July (79.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.3% 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

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.