Atlanta (ATL) to Oklahoma City (OKC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ATL–OKC. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but June 2025 dropped to 62% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 5.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 761 mi
Best airline from ATL to OKC
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 6 min | 0.0% | 192 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 13 min | 2.1% | 3,582 |
| Frontier Airlines | 61% | 31 min | 2.6% | 117 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to OKC
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 11 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 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 aircraft31%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to OKC delayed?
- 20% of ATL–OKC 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to OKC?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 192 flights. 3 airlines flew ATL–OKC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to OKC?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to OKC?
- The scheduled ATL–OKC flight time averages 2h 14m over 761 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ATL to OKC flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 OKC?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,894 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.