Atlantic City International Airport (ACY): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 91% on-time in November 2024 but sank to 67% in March 2026. Across the year it averages 81% against a national 78%, over roughly 6 departures a day to 10 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 81%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 17 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Destinations
- 10
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from ACY
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 92% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 88% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.9%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from ACY
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 24 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 23 min |
Busiest routes from ACY
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACY → FLL (Fort Lauderdale) | 550 | 75% | 26 min |
| ACY → MCO (Orlando) | 517 | 85% | 13 min |
| ACY → PBI (West Palm Beach/Palm Beach) | 326 | 84% | 10 min |
| ACY → TPA (Tampa) | 304 | 83% | 13 min |
| ACY → RSW (Fort Myers) | 288 | 81% | 15 min |
| ACY → MYR (Myrtle Beach) | 116 | 80% | 19 min |
Where flights into ACY come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLL (Fort Lauderdale) → ACY | 546 | 75% | 16 min |
| MCO (Orlando) → ACY | 520 | 76% | 17 min |
| PBI (West Palm Beach/Palm Beach) → ACY | 326 | 82% | 14 min |
| TPA (Tampa) → ACY | 305 | 77% | 22 min |
| RSW (Fort Myers) → ACY | 290 | 76% | 19 min |
| MYR (Myrtle Beach) → ACY | 118 | 75% | 22 min |
What causes delays at ACY
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing ACY.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather4%
Alternative airports near Atlantic City
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL — Philadelphia International Airport | 46 mi | 77% | 20 min |
| TTN — Trenton Mercer Airport | 58 mi | 78% | 21 min |
| EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport | 88 mi | 79% | 18 min |
| JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport | 92 mi | 79% | 17 min |
| ABE — Lehigh Valley International Airport | 94 mi | 82% | 20 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at ACY
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 83% | 14 min | 4,753 |
| Allegiant Air | 52% | 59 min | 330 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at ACY?
- 19% of departures from Atlantic City International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 17 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from ACY?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 92% of the time at ACY, versus 59% around 7 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at ACY?
- In this dataset, March 2026 was the weakest month at ACY, with 67% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at ACY?
- 2.9% of scheduled departures from ACY were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 5,083 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.