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%)
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
Explore origin & destination
On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.
VLD - Valdosta
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Valdosta, GA.
VLD on-time profileATL - Atlanta
Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.
ATL on-time profileCompare the two airports
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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.
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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.
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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.
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