Atlanta (ATL) to Palm Springs (PSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Palm Springs (PSP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 187 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 86% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.51
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,840 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to PSP
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 94% | 4 min |
| Thursday | 91% | 4 min |
| Friday | 91% | 3 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 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 aircraft13%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system32%
- Weather20%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to PSP delayed?
- 14% of ATL–PSP 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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to PSP?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to PSP?
- The scheduled ATL–PSP flight time averages 4h 45m over 1,840 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are ATL to PSP 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 PSP?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 94% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 78%.
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Based on 324 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.