Lexington (LEX) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly LEX to ATL matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 96% on-time in September 2025 to just 74% in July 2026. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 80%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 5.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 34m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 304 mi
Best airline from LEX to ATL
2 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 | 1.7% | 4,280 |
| Endeavor Air | 80% | 17 min | 0.0% | 65 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LEX to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 10 min |
| Friday | 86% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 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 aircraft35%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LEX to ATL delayed?
- 13% of LEX–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 LEX to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 4,280 flights. 2 airlines flew LEX–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LEX to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LEX to ATL?
- The scheduled LEX–ATL flight time averages 1h 34m over 304 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are LEX to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LEX to ATL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,366 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.