Fayetteville (FAY) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fayetteville (FAY) to Atlanta (ATL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 111 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.30
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 330 mi
Best airline from FAY to ATL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 85% | 19 min | 2.0% | 251 |
| Endeavor Air | 82% | 22 min | 0.0% | 231 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 30 min | 1.2% | 260 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from FAY to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 27 min |
| Fridaybest | 84% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations70%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from FAY to ATL delayed?
- 20% of FAY–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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from FAY to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 251 flights. 3 airlines flew FAY–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from FAY to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from FAY to ATL?
- The scheduled FAY–ATL flight time averages 1h 31m over 330 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are FAY to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 FAY to ATL?
- Friday flights have the best record at 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 75%.
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Based on 742 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.