Atlanta (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 188 departures over the past year, roughly 4 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
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.52
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 32m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 457 mi
Best airline from ATL to CHO
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 7 min | 1.0% | 523 |
| Delta Air Lines | 84% | 11 min | 1.6% | 376 |
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 | 87% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 5 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 5 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations46%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to CHO delayed?
- 14% of ATL–CHO flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 9 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 523 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 14% of the time.
- How often are ATL to CHO flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ATL to CHO?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 91% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 79%.
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Based on 899 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.