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Lafayette (LFT) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Lafayette (LFT) to Atlanta (ATL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 239 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time.

On-time
81%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
20 min
completed flights
Cancelled
2.2%
Flights/day
0.65
last 12 months
Duration
1h 49m
scheduled
Distance
503 mi

Best airline from LFT to ATL

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Endeavor Airmost reliable88%12 min1.5%391
SkyWest Airlines77%25 min2.6%578

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for LFT to ATL flights50%75%100%June 2024: 80% on-time (84 flights)80Jun 2024July 2024: 80% on-time (85 flights)80August 2024: 78% on-time (85 flights)78September 2024: 90% on-time (81 flights)90Sep 2024October 2024: 93% on-time (109 flights)93November 2024: 88% on-time (110 flights)88December 2024: 83% on-time (106 flights)83Dec 2024May 2025: 63% on-time (70 flights)63June 2025: 57% on-time (36 flights)57July 2025: 68% on-time (26 flights)68Jul 2025August 2025: 74% on-time (43 flights)74September 2025: 96% on-time (27 flights)96October 2025: 85% on-time (26 flights)85Oct 2025November 2025: 100% on-time (2 flights)100January 2026: 78% on-time (79 flights)78

Best time to fly from LFT to ATL

Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (61%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, LFT to ATL6 a.m.: 84% on-time (267 flights)610 a.m.: 90% on-time (61 flights)1011 a.m.: 86% on-time (164 flights)1112 p.m.: 92% on-time (60 flights)122 p.m.: 92% on-time (50 flights)143 p.m.: 73% on-time (125 flights)154 p.m.: 61% on-time (38 flights)165 p.m.: 74% on-time (199 flights)17scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday86%13 min
Tuesday78%21 min
Wednesdaybest86%16 min
Thursday76%21 min
Friday81%35 min
Saturday82%22 min
Sunday78%13 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft10%
  • Airline operations61%
  • National airspace system14%
  • Weather15%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from LFT to ATL delayed?
19% of LFT–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 20 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from LFT to ATL?
Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 391 flights. 2 airlines flew LFT–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from LFT to ATL?
Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from LFT to ATL?
The scheduled LFT–ATL flight time averages 1h 49m over 503 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
How often are LFT to ATL flights cancelled?
2.2% 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 LFT to ATL?
June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 39-point gap is worth planning around.

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Based on 969 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.