Charlottesville (CHO) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlottesville (CHO) to Atlanta (ATL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 234 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 88% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.64
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 457 mi
Best airline from CHO to ATL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 91% | 12 min | 1.7% | 402 |
| Endeavor Air | 85% | 14 min | 1.5% | 465 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CHO to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 95% | 3 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 9 min |
| Friday | 81% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 91% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations51%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHO to ATL delayed?
- 13% of CHO–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CHO to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 402 flights. 2 airlines flew CHO–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CHO to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 6 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 CHO to ATL?
- The scheduled CHO–ATL flight time averages 1h 46m over 457 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are CHO to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CHO to ATL?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 867 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.