Columbia (CAE) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on CAE–ATL. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 75% — a gap of 20 points. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 5.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 192 mi
Best airline from CAE to ATL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 88% | 12 min | 1.4% | 3,504 |
| Endeavor Air | 84% | 12 min | 0.9% | 467 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CAE to ATL
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (76%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 91% | 8 min |
| Thursdaybest | 91% | 11 min |
| Friday | 83% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CAE to ATL delayed?
- 13% of CAE–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from CAE to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 3,504 flights. 2 airlines flew CAE–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CAE to ATL?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CAE to ATL?
- The scheduled CAE–ATL flight time averages 1h 12m over 192 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are CAE to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CAE to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 75% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,976 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.