Atlanta (ATL) to Fayetteville (FAY): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Fayetteville (FAY) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 111 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.30
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 330 mi
Best airline from ATL to FAY
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 87% | 12 min | 0.0% | 232 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 14 min | 2.0% | 250 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75% | 21 min | 1.5% | 260 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to FAY
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 13 min |
| Friday | 77% | 18 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft24%
- Airline operations56%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to FAY delayed?
- 20% of ATL–FAY 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to FAY?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 232 flights. 3 airlines flew ATL–FAY frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to FAY?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to FAY?
- The scheduled ATL–FAY flight time averages 1h 19m over 330 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ATL to FAY flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 FAY?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 86% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 77%.
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Based on 742 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.