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Atlanta (ATL) to Valparaiso (VPS): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Atlanta (ATL) to Valparaiso (VPS) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 69% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.

On-time
84%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
11 min
completed flights
Cancelled
1.7%
Flights/day
6.5
last 12 months
Duration
1h 12m
scheduled
Distance
250 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for ATL to VPS flights50%75%100%June 2024: 91% on-time (220 flights)91Jun 2024July 2024: 69% on-time (226 flights)69August 2024: 85% on-time (213 flights)85September 2024: 88% on-time (198 flights)88Sep 2024October 2024: 93% on-time (199 flights)93November 2024: 93% on-time (175 flights)93December 2024: 83% on-time (159 flights)83Dec 2024January 2025: 86% on-time (154 flights)86February 2025: 82% on-time (148 flights)82March 2025: 82% on-time (202 flights)82Mar 2025April 2025: 84% on-time (200 flights)84May 2025: 74% on-time (228 flights)74June 2025: 69% on-time (221 flights)69Jun 2025July 2025: 79% on-time (223 flights)79August 2025: 82% on-time (210 flights)82September 2025: 94% on-time (192 flights)94Sep 2025October 2025: 88% on-time (202 flights)88November 2025: 89% on-time (187 flights)89December 2025: 82% on-time (158 flights)82Dec 2025January 2026: 82% on-time (159 flights)82February 2026: 89% on-time (171 flights)89March 2026: 78% on-time (211 flights)78Mar 2026April 2026: 88% on-time (218 flights)88May 2026: 80% on-time (234 flights)80

Best time to fly from ATL to VPS

Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (75%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, ATL to VPS8 a.m.: 89% on-time (698 flights)89 a.m.: 86% on-time (59 flights)910 a.m.: 92% on-time (327 flights)1011 a.m.: 87% on-time (353 flights)1112 p.m.: 86% on-time (312 flights)121 p.m.: 84% on-time (482 flights)132 p.m.: 85% on-time (248 flights)143 p.m.: 80% on-time (397 flights)154 p.m.: 78% on-time (167 flights)165 p.m.: 83% on-time (57 flights)176 p.m.: 80% on-time (513 flights)188 p.m.: 75% on-time (345 flights)209 p.m.: 88% on-time (107 flights)2110 p.m.: 80% on-time (309 flights)2211 p.m.: 78% on-time (321 flights)23scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday83%11 min
Tuesday87%9 min
Wednesdaybest88%10 min
Thursday85%9 min
Friday82%14 min
Saturday83%10 min
Sunday78%16 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft30%
  • Airline operations51%
  • National airspace system12%
  • Weather8%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from ATL to VPS delayed?
17% of ATL–VPS 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 11 minutes.
What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to VPS?
Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from ATL to VPS?
The scheduled ATL–VPS flight time averages 1h 12m over 250 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
How often are ATL to VPS flights cancelled?
1.7% 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 VPS?
July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.

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Based on 4,708 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.