Atlanta (ATL) to Augusta (AGS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Augusta (AGS) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2026, 96% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 43% — a 53-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 143 mi
Best airline from ATL to AGS
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 85% | 15 min | 3.8% | 849 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79% | 18 min | 1.8% | 953 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 31 min | 2.6% | 390 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to AGS
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 79% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations53%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to AGS delayed?
- 20% of ATL–AGS 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 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to AGS?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 849 flights. 3 airlines flew ATL–AGS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to AGS?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to AGS?
- The scheduled ATL–AGS flight time averages 57m over 143 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ATL to AGS flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 ATL to AGS?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 43% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,192 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.