White Plains (HPN) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on HPN–ATL. August 2025 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 65% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 781 mi
Best airline from HPN 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% | 16 min | 2.2% | 1,508 |
| Endeavor Air | 83% | 13 min | 1.8% | 545 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 36 min | 2.2% | 223 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HPN to ATL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 11 min |
| Fridaybest | 86% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HPN to ATL delayed?
- 17% of HPN–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HPN to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,508 flights. 3 airlines flew HPN–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HPN to ATL?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HPN to ATL?
- The scheduled HPN–ATL flight time averages 2h 27m over 781 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are HPN to ATL flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from HPN to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,276 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.