Jackson (JAC) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Jackson (JAC) to Atlanta (ATL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 209 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.1% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.57
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,572 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAC to ATL
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (76% on-time); avoid 8 a.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 30 min |
| Thursdaybest | 77% | 43 min |
| Friday | 71% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft13%
- Airline operations78%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAC to ATL delayed?
- 27% of JAC–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 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAC to ATL?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (76% on-time), while departures around 8 a.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAC to ATL?
- The scheduled JAC–ATL flight time averages 3h 41m over 1,572 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are JAC to ATL flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 is the worst month to fly from JAC to ATL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 450 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.