Asheville (AVL) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Asheville (AVL) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 72% — a 21-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 (89% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 164 mi
Best airline from AVL to ATL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 84% | 14 min | 2.5% | 3,730 |
| Endeavor Air | 80% | 13 min | 0.0% | 73 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AVL to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 10 min |
| Friday | 83% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft39%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AVL to ATL delayed?
- 16% of AVL–ATL 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AVL to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 3,730 flights. 2 airlines flew AVL–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AVL to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AVL to ATL?
- The scheduled AVL–ATL flight time averages 1h 8m over 164 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are AVL to ATL flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from AVL to ATL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,817 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.