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Route · SJU → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Juan to Atlanta

The SJU–ATL corridor (San Juan, PR → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 1,547 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.3%
On-time
+5.3 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
9,651
Flights

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

May 2024 66%

Distance

1,547 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 192 27 7 1 DL,F9,NK
Nov 2025 148 18 2 1 DL,F9
Oct 2025 133 23 0 1 DL,F9
Sep 2025 128 17 0 0 DL,NK,F9
Aug 2025 156 32 1 1 F9,NK,DL
Jul 2025 207 27 2 2 NK,DL,F9
Jun 2025 202 37 2 3 DL,F9,NK
May 2025 200 30 1 0 DL,F9,NK
Apr 2025 200 25 0 3 DL,F9,NK
Mar 2025 220 33 1 1 DL,F9,NK
Feb 2025 157 20 0 0 DL,F9
Jan 2025 192 39 8 3 DL,F9,NK
Dec 2024 203 36 2 1 DL,F9,NK
Nov 2024 136 24 1 0 NK,DL
Oct 2024 127 13 0 0 DL,NK
Sep 2024 115 20 0 0 NK,DL
Aug 2024 162 24 2 2 DL,F9,NK
Jul 2024 204 68 4 3 DL,F9,NK
Jun 2024 196 47 0 2 DL,F9,NK
May 2024 200 68 1 3 DL,F9,NK
Apr 2024 175 28 1 0 DL,F9,NK
Mar 2024 207 35 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Feb 2024 178 35 0 0 DL,F9,NK
Jan 2024 211 49 1 0 DL,F9,NK

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

36 of 4,249 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

27 of 4,249 flights

What the Data Says About SJU to ATL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show San Juan to Atlanta (SJU to ATL) running a 84.3% on-time rate over 9,651 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 83.7 minutes. The 1,547-mile corridor is served by 9 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.8% of 4,249 flights were cancelled, 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 66% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SJU to ATL?
Flights from San Juan to Atlanta have a 84.3% on-time rate based on 9,651 flights. The average delay is 83.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SJU to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (36 of 4,249 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SJU to ATL?
The flight distance from San Juan (SJU) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 1,547 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SJU to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (66% 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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