Albany (ABY) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Albany (ABY) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 58% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 145 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABY to ATL
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 30 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 36 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft1%
- Airline operations72%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABY to ATL delayed?
- 19% of ABY–ATL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABY to ATL?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABY to ATL?
- The scheduled ABY–ATL flight time averages 1h 8m over 145 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are ABY to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ABY to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,351 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.