Fargo (FAR) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fargo (FAR) to Atlanta (ATL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 208 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.57
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,123 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FAR to ATL
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 31 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 7 min |
| Friday | 83% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 41 min |
| Sundaybest | 85% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations61%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather29%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FAR to ATL delayed?
- 21% of FAR–ATL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 20 minutes.
- How long is the flight from FAR to ATL?
- The scheduled FAR–ATL flight time averages 3h 2m over 1,123 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are FAR to ATL flights cancelled?
- 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for FAR to ATL?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 83% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 64%.
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Based on 213 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.