Lafayette (LFT) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lafayette (LFT) to Atlanta (ATL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 177 departures over the past year, roughly 3 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
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.48
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 503 mi
Best airline from LFT to ATL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 88% | 12 min | 1.7% | 353 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 25 min | 2.8% | 532 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LFT to ATL
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 22 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 20 min |
| Friday | 82% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 operations60%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather17%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. 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 353 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 12 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?
- 2.4% 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 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 885 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.