Atlanta (ATL) to Columbia (CAE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ATL–CAE. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 66% — a gap of 27 points. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 5.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 192 mi
Best airline from ATL to CAE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 87% | 10 min | 0.9% | 469 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 13 min | 1.3% | 3,504 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to CAE
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 10 min |
| Friday | 80% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to CAE delayed?
- 17% of ATL–CAE 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to CAE?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 469 flights. 2 airlines flew ATL–CAE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to CAE?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to CAE?
- The scheduled ATL–CAE flight time averages 1h 0m over 192 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are ATL to CAE flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to CAE?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 27-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,978 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.