Alexandria (AEX) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Alexandria (AEX) to Atlanta (ATL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 0 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 500 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AEX to ATL
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 31 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 13 min |
| Friday | 84% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AEX to ATL delayed?
- 18% of AEX–ATL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AEX to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AEX to ATL?
- The scheduled AEX–ATL flight time averages 1h 46m over 500 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are AEX to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for AEX to ATL?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 77%.
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Based on 513 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.