Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus (CSG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus (CSG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 14 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 84% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.5% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.04
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 83 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to CSG
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 11 min |
| Friday | 78% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather31%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to CSG delayed?
- 16% of ATL–CSG 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to CSG?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to CSG?
- The scheduled ATL–CSG flight time averages 50m over 83 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are ATL to CSG flights cancelled?
- 3.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ATL to CSG?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 78%.
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Based on 509 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.