Best Time to Fly ATL to AVL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Asheville Regional
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 84.8% of Atlanta (ATL) to Asheville (AVL) flights arrived on time (2,018 scheduled flights). That is 7.2 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to AVL 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 | 84.8% | 73 min | 1.1% | 2,018 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to AVL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,810 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 90.1% | 0.9% | 431 |
| 9am–10am | 89.6% | 0.0% | 125 |
| 10am–11am | 88.6% | 1.4% | 276 |
| 11am–12pm | 89.3% | 1.6% | 304 |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.6% | 0.8% | 255 |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.9% | 0.0% | 116 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.1% | 1.5% | 455 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.8% | 0.0% | 80 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.1% | 2.2% | 407 |
| 5pm–6pm | 81.5% | 0.0% | 92 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.3% | 3.0% | 298 |
| 7pm–8pm | 82.8% | 2.6% | 233 |
| 8pm–9pm | 71.2% | 5.8% | 173 |
| 9pm–10pm | 88.0% | 2.9% | 172 |
| 10pm–11pm | 76.8% | 5.1% | 393 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL to AVL
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) | 79.5% | -6.8 pts | 0.0% | 78 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 87.9% | +1.6 pts | 0.0% | 66 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.5% | -11.7 pts | 1.4% | 835 |
| All other days | 86.3% | — | 2.4% | 2,831 |
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).