Atlanta (ATL) to Roanoke (ROA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Roanoke (ROA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 54% — a 43-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 357 mi
Best airline from ATL to ROA
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 9 min | 1.5% | 334 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79% | 16 min | 1.7% | 802 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 64% | 27 min | 0.0% | 94 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to ROA
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 18 min |
| Thursdaybest | 84% | 9 min |
| Friday | 78% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 18 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 operations55%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to ROA delayed?
- 20% of ATL–ROA 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to ROA?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 334 flights. 3 airlines flew ATL–ROA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to ROA?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to ROA?
- The scheduled ATL–ROA flight time averages 1h 26m over 357 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ATL to ROA flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to ROA?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,230 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.