Best Time to Fly AVL to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Asheville Regional → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,018 flights were scheduled from Asheville (AVL) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 85.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (91% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (80%).
1.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
AVL to ATL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 85.9% | 82 min | 1.4% | 2,018 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly AVL to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,806 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 88.4% | 1.6% | 315 |
| 6am–7am | 90.2% | 4.8% | 374 |
| 7am–8am | 86.2% | 5.8% | 276 |
| 8am–9am | 86.5% | 2.1% | 144 |
| 9am–10am | 89.5% | 1.3% | 77 |
| 10am–11am | 89.0% | 0.7% | 421 |
| 11am–12pm | 91.1% | 0.9% | 227 |
| 12pm–1pm | 88.5% | 1.8% | 221 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.2% | 0.6% | 316 |
| 2pm–3pm | 88.2% | 1.5% | 137 |
| 3pm–4pm | 75.7% | 1.0% | 411 |
| 4pm–5pm | 87.4% | 1.9% | 105 |
| 5pm–6pm | 76.4% | 0.5% | 196 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.4% | 3.2% | 377 |
| 7pm–8pm | 77.8% | 2.6% | 153 |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.8% | 7.1% | 56 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on AVL to ATL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 84.6% | -1.9 pts | 0.0% | 78 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.3% | -9.3 pts | 0.0% | 66 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.2% | -9.3 pts | 1.6% | 835 |
| All other days | 86.5% | — | 2.5% | 2,827 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).