Atlanta (ATL) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 143 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.39
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 533 mi
Best airline from ATL to BMI
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 87% | 11 min | 1.2% | 427 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 72% | 39 min | 0.0% | 143 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to BMI
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (97% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 33 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 31 min |
| Friday | 83% | 9 min |
| Saturdaybest | 89% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 13 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 operations57%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to BMI delayed?
- 17% of ATL–BMI 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to BMI?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 427 flights. 2 airlines flew ATL–BMI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to BMI?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to BMI?
- The scheduled ATL–BMI flight time averages 1h 46m over 533 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are ATL to BMI flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 BMI?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 78%.
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Based on 570 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.