Burlington (BTV) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Burlington (BTV) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in December 2024 that fell to 48% — a 52-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 961 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BTV to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 10 min |
| Thursdaybest | 92% | 3 min |
| Friday | 91% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft13%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BTV to ATL delayed?
- 15% of BTV–ATL 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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BTV to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BTV to ATL?
- The scheduled BTV–ATL flight time averages 2h 55m over 961 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are BTV to ATL flights cancelled?
- 2.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BTV to ATL?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 796 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.