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Route · VLD → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Valdosta to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), VLD to ATL (Valdosta to Atlanta) ranks #2623 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

87.7%
On-time
+8.7 pts
vs US avg
105 min
Delay when late
4,629
Flights
#2623 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.2%

Best Month

Oct 2023 97%

Worst Month

Dec 2024 76%

Distance

208 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 78 19 0 0 9E
Nov 2024 77 6 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 78 15 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 60 8 9 0 9E
Aug 2024 62 7 3 0 9E
Jul 2024 62 13 4 0 9E
Jun 2024 60 4 0 0 9E
May 2024 62 14 1 0 9E
Apr 2024 60 8 0 0 9E,OO
Mar 2024 62 11 0 0 9E,OO
Feb 2024 58 6 0 0 9E
Jan 2024 62 5 0 1 9E
Dec 2023 62 4 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 60 5 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 62 2 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 60 7 0 0 9E
Aug 2023 62 9 2 0 9E
Jul 2023 62 5 0 0 9E
Jun 2023 60 6 0 0 9E
May 2023 62 6 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 87 10 0 0 9E
Mar 2023 92 14 0 0 9E
Feb 2023 68 6 0 0 9E
Jan 2023 82 11 0 0 9E

VLD–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: April (91.2%) · weakest: March (85.3%)

84%86%88%90%92% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 86.7%

Strongest calendar month

April

91.2% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~88 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

March

85.3% on-time · ~88 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.2%

19 of 1,600 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,600 flights

What the Data Says About VLD to ATL

Valdosta to Atlanta (VLD to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 87.7% on-time rate across 4,629 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 105.2 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 208 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 19 of 1,600 flights were cancelled (1.2%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Dec 2024 came in at just 76% - a 21-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, VLD–ATL peaks in April at 91.2% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~88 flights per month) ; the softest month is March at 85.3%, a 5.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does VLD to ATL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, VLD to ATL ranks #2623 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 VLD to ATL?
Flights from Valdosta to Atlanta have a 87.7% on-time rate based on 4,629 flights. The average delay is 105.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for VLD to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 1,600 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from VLD to ATL?
The flight distance from Valdosta (VLD) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 208 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from VLD to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (97% on-time). The worst was Dec 2024 (76% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Using VLD–ATL data

VLD–ATL runs 8.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare VLD and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. VLD airport
  • If your dates flex, April (91.2% on-time) beats March (85.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 87.7% 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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