Little Rock (LIT) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Little Rock (LIT) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 77% — a 19-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 80%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 6.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 453 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LIT to ATL
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (79%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 91% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 9 min |
| Friday | 87% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 21 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 operations45%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LIT to ATL delayed?
- 13% of LIT–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 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LIT to ATL?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (79%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LIT to ATL?
- The scheduled LIT–ATL flight time averages 1h 36m over 453 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are LIT to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 LIT to ATL?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 77% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 19-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,687 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.