Charlottesville (CHO) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Charlottesville (CHO) to Atlanta (ATL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 188 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 87% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.52
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 457 mi
Best airline from CHO 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 | 90% | 11 min | 1.9% | 377 |
| Endeavor Air | 86% | 13 min | 1.3% | 522 |
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 (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 93% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 9 min |
| Friday | 81% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 92% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft37%
- Airline operations46%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather3%
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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CHO to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 377 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 (76%). 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 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for CHO to ATL?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 93% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 81%.
Explore related pages
More routes from CHO
Based on 899 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.