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Route · TLH → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Tallahassee to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), TLH to ATL (Tallahassee to Atlanta) ranks #1105 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.2%
On-time
+11.2 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
10,422
Flights
#1105 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Sep 2024 93%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 74%

Distance

223 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 140 20 4 0 DL
Nov 2025 145 17 4 0 OO,DL
Oct 2025 153 18 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 146 14 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 160 18 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 136 20 0 0 DL
Jun 2025 132 30 6 1 DL
May 2025 106 13 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 103 15 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 112 18 0 0 DL
Feb 2025 130 16 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 91 11 8 0 DL
Dec 2024 161 26 0 0 9E,DL
Nov 2024 160 12 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2024 177 14 0 0 DL,9E
Sep 2024 169 12 10 0 9E,DL
Aug 2024 176 15 6 0 DL,9E
Jul 2024 172 45 12 1 9E,DL
Jun 2024 174 20 0 0 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 179 27 1 0 9E,DL
Apr 2024 176 14 0 0 9E,DL
Mar 2024 180 25 0 0 9E,DL
Feb 2024 154 14 0 0 9E,DL
Jan 2024 156 26 0 1 9E,DL

TLH–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (94.1%) · weakest: July (86.2%)

84%86%88%90%92%94%96% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 90.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

94.1% on-time · ~149 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~156 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

86.2% on-time · ~145 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

51 of 3,588 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 3,588 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

TLH - Tallahassee

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Tallahassee, FL.

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

Compare TLH vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among TLH's stronger departures

TLH → ATL posts a 90.2% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 1 of 5 BTS-tracked routes leaving Tallahassee. The same hub also shows 4 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #139 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About TLH to ATL

Tallahassee to Atlanta (TLH to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.2% on-time rate across 10,422 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 88.9 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 223 miles and is served by 11 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 51 of 3,588 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 74% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, TLH–ATL peaks in September at 94.1% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~156 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 86.2%, a 7.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does TLH to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, TLH to ATL ranks #1105 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 TLH to ATL? ▼
Flights from Tallahassee to Atlanta have a 90.2% on-time rate based on 10,422 flights. The average delay is 88.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for TLH to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (51 of 3,588 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from TLH to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Tallahassee (TLH) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 223 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from TLH to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (74% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

TLH Airport

Tallahassee
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 TLH–ATL data

TLH–ATL runs 11.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare TLH and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. TLH airport
  • If your dates flex, September (94.1% on-time) beats July (86.2%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 90.2% 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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