Atlanta (ATL) to Shreveport (SHV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ATL–SHV. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 59% — a gap of 35 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 552 mi
Best airline from ATL to SHV
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 2.0% | 607 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 29 min | 2.1% | 2,186 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to SHV
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 22 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 25 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 18 min |
| Friday | 74% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 21 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.
- Late-arriving aircraft2%
- Airline operations68%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to SHV delayed?
- 24% of ATL–SHV 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to SHV?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 607 flights. 2 airlines flew ATL–SHV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to SHV?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (94% 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 SHV?
- The scheduled ATL–SHV flight time averages 1h 52m over 552 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are ATL to SHV flights cancelled?
- 2.1% 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 SHV?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,794 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.