Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune (OAJ) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
On this route, when you fly matters more than who you fly. Book the morning: morning departures from OAJ reach ATL on time 88% of the time, versus 76% later in the day. Overall the route posts a 85% on-time rate, ahead of the national 78%. Among carriers, Delta Air Lines has the edge at 90%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 399 mi
Best airline from OAJ to ATL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 90% | 13 min | 2.5% | 158 |
| Endeavor Air | 90% | 11 min | 0.0% | 390 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 22 min | 2.7% | 439 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OAJ to ATL
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 20 min |
| Thursdaybest | 89% | 13 min |
| Friday | 80% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations62%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OAJ to ATL delayed?
- 15% of OAJ–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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OAJ to ATL?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 158 flights. 3 airlines flew OAJ–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OAJ to ATL?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OAJ to ATL?
- The scheduled OAJ–ATL flight time averages 1h 40m over 399 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are OAJ to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for OAJ to ATL?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 80%.
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Based on 987 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.