Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport (TRI) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on TRI–ATL. November 2025 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but February 2026 dropped to 61% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 227 mi
Best airline from TRI to ATL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 11 min | 0.8% | 727 |
| Delta Air Lines | 86% | 18 min | 1.1% | 551 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68% | 38 min | 0.6% | 174 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TRI to ATL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 24 min |
| Friday | 80% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft23%
- Airline operations54%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TRI to ATL delayed?
- 16% of TRI–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from TRI to ATL?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 727 flights. 3 airlines flew TRI–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TRI to ATL?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TRI to ATL?
- The scheduled TRI–ATL flight time averages 1h 14m over 227 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are TRI to ATL flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from TRI to ATL?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,452 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.