Harrisburg (MDT) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Harrisburg (MDT) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in January 2025 that fell to 66% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (89% vs 79%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 2.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 620 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MDT to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 12 min |
| Friday | 83% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 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 aircraft28%
- Airline operations54%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MDT to ATL delayed?
- 16% of MDT–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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MDT to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MDT to ATL?
- The scheduled MDT–ATL flight time averages 2h 7m over 620 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are MDT 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 MDT to ATL?
- January 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,075 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.