Atlanta (ATL) to Shreveport (SHV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on ATL–SHV. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 61% — a gap of 33 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 87% | 8 min | 1.7% | 721 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 27 min | 2.3% | 1,946 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to SHV
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 24 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 18 min |
| Friday | 78% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft3%
- Airline operations69%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather19%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to SHV delayed?
- 23% of ATL–SHV 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to SHV?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 721 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 6 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 23% of the time.
- How often are ATL to SHV flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to SHV?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,668 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.