Atlanta (ATL) to Alexandria (AEX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Alexandria (AEX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 18 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.05
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 500 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to AEX
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 6 min |
| Fridaybest | 92% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations69%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to AEX delayed?
- 15% of ATL–AEX 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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to AEX?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to AEX?
- The scheduled ATL–AEX flight time averages 1h 45m over 500 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are ATL to AEX flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ATL to AEX?
- Friday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 75%.
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Based on 592 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.