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Route · SGF → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Springfield to Atlanta

The SGF–ATL corridor (Springfield, MO → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 10 carriers across roughly 563 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.3%
On-time
+7.3 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
5,797
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

13 of 2,196 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

10 of 2,196 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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