Atlanta (ATL) to Burlington (BTV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Burlington (BTV) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 48% — a 45-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 961 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to BTV
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 10 min |
| Friday | 61% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to BTV delayed?
- 25% of ATL–BTV 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to BTV?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to BTV?
- The scheduled ATL–BTV flight time averages 2h 29m over 961 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are ATL to BTV flights cancelled?
- 2.1% 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 BTV?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 796 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.