Best Time to Fly CHO to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charlottesville Albemarle → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
234 flights were scheduled from Charlottesville (CHO) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 92.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 14.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
June has been the best month (97% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (82%).
2.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
CHO 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 | 92.5% | 116 min | 2.6% | 234 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CHO to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 776 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 97.1% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 6am–7am | 93.0% | 0.8% | 243 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 11am–12pm | 88.2% | 0.7% | 136 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 78.3% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 3pm–4pm | 89.3% | 4.5% | 88 |
| 4pm–5pm | 94.3% | 2.8% | 36 |
| 5pm–6pm | 82.5% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.7% | 2.2% | 90 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CHO 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) | 89.2% | -0.0 pts | 0.0% | 37 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.3% | -6.9 pts | 0.0% | 34 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.0% | -2.2 pts | 2.1% | 94 |
| All other days | 89.2% | — | 1.3% | 611 |
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).