Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Atlanta (ATL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 143 departures over the past year, roughly 3 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
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.39
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 533 mi
Best airline from BMI to ATL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 11 min | 1.2% | 427 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 27 min | 0.0% | 143 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BMI to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 23 min |
| Thursdaybest | 89% | 15 min |
| Friday | 84% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 89% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations61%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BMI to ATL delayed?
- 14% of BMI–ATL 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BMI to ATL?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 427 flights. 2 airlines flew BMI–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BMI to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BMI to ATL?
- The scheduled BMI–ATL flight time averages 1h 51m over 533 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are BMI to ATL flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 BMI to ATL?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 570 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.