Atlanta (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 235 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.64
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 457 mi
Best airline from ATL to CHO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 7 min | 1.1% | 466 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83% | 13 min | 1.5% | 402 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to CHO
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (82%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 5 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 6 min |
| Friday | 77% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to CHO delayed?
- 15% of ATL–CHO 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to CHO?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 466 flights. 2 airlines flew ATL–CHO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to CHO?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (82%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to CHO?
- The scheduled ATL–CHO flight time averages 1h 32m over 457 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are ATL to CHO flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to CHO?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 68% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 868 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.