Atlanta (ATL) to Asheville (AVL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ATL–AVL. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 92% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 68% — a gap of 24 points. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 78%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 5.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 164 mi
Best airline from ATL to AVL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 9 min | 0.0% | 75 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83% | 13 min | 2.4% | 3,914 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to AVL
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 12 min |
| Friday | 81% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Airline operations56%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to AVL delayed?
- 17% of ATL–AVL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to AVL?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 75 flights. 2 airlines flew ATL–AVL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to AVL?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to AVL?
- The scheduled ATL–AVL flight time averages 59m over 164 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are ATL to AVL flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to AVL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,003 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.