Eagle (EGE) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Eagle (EGE) to Atlanta (ATL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 186 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.51
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,312 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EGE to ATL
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (84% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 32 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 6 min |
| Friday | 69% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft46%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EGE to ATL delayed?
- 22% of EGE–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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EGE to ATL?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EGE to ATL?
- The scheduled EGE–ATL flight time averages 3h 14m over 1,312 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are EGE to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.4% 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 EGE to ATL?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 90% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 69%.
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Based on 365 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.