Columbus Airport (CSG): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Columbus Airport (CSG) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 85% of its ~0 daily departures leave on time, 7 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 15 minutes. 3 airlines fly from Columbus, GA to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 85%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 15 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 3
Plan your departure from CSG
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 94% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.7%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from CSG
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 94% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 12 min |
| Friday | 79% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 36 min |
What causes delays at CSG
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing CSG.
- Late-arriving aircraft59%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather3%
Alternative airports near Columbus
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL — Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | 83 mi | 78% | 16 min |
| MGM — Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport | 86 mi | 74% | 32 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at CSG?
- 15% of departures from Columbus Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 15 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at CSG?
- 3.7% of scheduled departures from CSG were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 509 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.