BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ROA→ATL

Roanoke, VA (ROA) to Atlanta, GA (ATL) flight delay odds

85.2% of 432 official scheduled ROA-to-ATL flights arrived on time; 8.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.1% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
85.2%arrived on time
8.3%30+ min late
2.1%cancelled
432scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+2.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ROA to ATL?

Among qualifying ROA-to-ATL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.2% of 365 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 67.3% across 55 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36588.2%6.0%2.5%
Afternoon5567.3%21.8%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for ROA to ATL?

Among qualifying ROA-to-ATL weekday results, Sunday had the highest on-time rate: 90.3% of 62 flights. Thursday was lowest at 77.4% across 62 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6183.6%6.6%6.6%
Tuesday6482.8%9.4%1.6%
Wednesday6190.2%6.6%1.6%
Thursday6277.4%12.9%0.0%
Friday6086.7%8.3%1.7%
Saturday6285.5%9.7%1.6%
Sunday6290.3%4.8%1.6%

Which airline was most reliable for ROA to ATL?

Among qualifying ROA-to-ATL airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 88.2% of 365 flights. SkyWest Airlines was lowest at 68.7% across 67 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines36588.2%6.0%2.5%
SkyWest Airlines6768.7%20.9%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for ROA to ATL?

Among qualifying ROA-to-ATL month results, October 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 96.8% of 31 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 67.7% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253187.1%9.7%0.0%
August 20253193.5%3.2%3.2%
September 20253090.0%6.7%0.0%
October 20253196.8%3.2%0.0%
November 20253090.0%6.7%3.3%
December 20253167.7%9.7%3.2%
January 20263187.1%6.5%6.5%
February 20262896.4%3.6%0.0%
March 20265570.9%20.0%3.6%
April 20266188.5%8.2%0.0%
May 20264178.0%12.2%0.0%
June 20263287.5%0.0%6.2%

What drove ROA to ATL delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ROA-to-ATL delay category, accounting for 87.6% of 7,008 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline87.6%
Late aircraft0.0%
National airspace8.0%
Weather4.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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