Atlanta (ATL) to Lafayette (LFT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Lafayette (LFT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 177 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.48
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 503 mi
Best airline from ATL to LFT
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 90% | 9 min | 1.1% | 354 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 75% | 27 min | 2.3% | 531 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to LFT
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 13 min |
| Friday | 78% | 30 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft6%
- Airline operations72%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to LFT delayed?
- 19% of ATL–LFT 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to LFT?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 354 flights. 2 airlines flew ATL–LFT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to LFT?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 4 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 LFT?
- The scheduled ATL–LFT flight time averages 1h 48m over 503 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are ATL to LFT flights cancelled?
- 1.8% 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 LFT?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 885 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.