Augusta (AGS) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on AGS–ATL. September 2025 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but April 2025 dropped to 50% — a gap of 44 points. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (85% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 143 mi
Best airline from AGS to ATL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 83% | 19 min | 3.9% | 849 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83% | 14 min | 1.9% | 952 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 27 min | 2.6% | 390 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AGS to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 13 min |
| Fridaybest | 85% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations51%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AGS to ATL delayed?
- 19% of AGS–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AGS to ATL?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 849 flights. 3 airlines flew AGS–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AGS to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AGS to ATL?
- The scheduled AGS–ATL flight time averages 1h 6m over 143 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are AGS to ATL flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from AGS to ATL?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,191 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.