Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 73% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 5.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 340 mi
Best airline from JAN to ATL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 87% | 11 min | 1.6% | 4,070 |
| Southwest Airlines | 86% | 13 min | 0.7% | 280 |
| Endeavor Air | 85% | 11 min | 0.4% | 234 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAN to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 90% | 6 min |
| Friday | 87% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAN to ATL delayed?
- 13% of JAN–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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JAN to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 4,070 flights. 3 airlines flew JAN–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAN to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 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 JAN to ATL?
- The scheduled JAN–ATL flight time averages 1h 23m over 340 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are JAN to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from JAN to ATL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,584 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.