Huntsville (HSV) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on HSV–ATL. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 72% — a gap of 24 points. Across the full period the route averages 88% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 82%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 6.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 151 mi
Best airline from HSV to ATL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 90% | 7 min | 1.3% | 157 |
| Delta Air Lines | 88% | 10 min | 1.7% | 4,531 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HSV to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 7 min |
| Thursdaybest | 92% | 5 min |
| Friday | 88% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HSV to ATL delayed?
- 12% of HSV–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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HSV to ATL?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 157 flights. 2 airlines flew HSV–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HSV to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HSV to ATL?
- The scheduled HSV–ATL flight time averages 1h 4m over 151 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are HSV to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 HSV to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,695 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.