Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Greensboro/High Point (GSO) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 79% — a 17-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 88% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 83%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 7.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 306 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from GSO to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 9 min |
| Thursdaybest | 91% | 7 min |
| Friday | 87% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from GSO to ATL delayed?
- 12% of GSO–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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from GSO to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from GSO to ATL?
- The scheduled GSO–ATL flight time averages 1h 25m over 306 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are GSO to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.8% 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 GSO to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 79% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 17-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,570 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.