Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend (SBN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend (SBN) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 54% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 65%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 566 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to SBN
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 33 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 27 min |
| Friday | 78% | 21 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations70%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather22%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to SBN delayed?
- 26% of ATL–SBN 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 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to SBN?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to SBN?
- The scheduled ATL–SBN flight time averages 1h 53m over 566 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are ATL to SBN flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to SBN?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,159 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.