Atlanta (ATL) to Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in February 2026 that fell to 61% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 80%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 227 mi
Best airline from ATL to TRI
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 87% | 9 min | 0.8% | 728 |
| Delta Air Lines | 84% | 11 min | 1.1% | 550 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68% | 34 min | 0.6% | 174 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to TRI
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to TRI delayed?
- 17% of ATL–TRI 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to TRI?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 728 flights. 3 airlines flew ATL–TRI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to TRI?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to TRI?
- The scheduled ATL–TRI flight time averages 1h 8m over 227 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are ATL to TRI flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 TRI?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,452 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.