Atlanta (ATL) to Huntsville (HSV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ATL–HSV. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 65% — a gap of 29 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 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 6.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 151 mi
Best airline from ATL to HSV
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 89% | 5 min | 1.4% | 143 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 12 min | 1.7% | 4,775 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to HSV
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursdaybest | 86% | 9 min |
| Friday | 81% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft32%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to HSV delayed?
- 18% of ATL–HSV 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to HSV?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 143 flights. 2 airlines flew ATL–HSV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to HSV?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 8 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 HSV?
- The scheduled ATL–HSV flight time averages 58m over 151 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are ATL to HSV flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 HSV?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,925 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.