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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.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Delta Air Linesmost reliable90%13 min2.5%158
Endeavor Air90%11 min0.0%390
SkyWest Airlines79%22 min2.7%439

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for OAJ to ATL flights50%75%100%June 2024: 97% on-time (60 flights)97Jun 2024July 2024: 85% on-time (62 flights)85August 2024: 90% on-time (62 flights)90September 2024: 81% on-time (79 flights)81Sep 2024October 2024: 99% on-time (84 flights)99November 2024: 95% on-time (95 flights)95December 2024: 84% on-time (106 flights)84Dec 2024February 2026: 78% on-time (87 flights)78March 2026: 75% on-time (118 flights)75April 2026: 91% on-time (116 flights)91Apr 2026May 2026: 70% on-time (118 flights)70

Best time to fly from OAJ to ATL

Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (70%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, OAJ to ATL5 a.m.: 88% on-time (320 flights)511 a.m.: 90% on-time (180 flights)1112 p.m.: 85% on-time (27 flights)121 p.m.: 91% on-time (126 flights)132 p.m.: 79% on-time (98 flights)144 p.m.: 70% on-time (41 flights)166 p.m.: 75% on-time (133 flights)187 p.m.: 83% on-time (40 flights)19scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday83%14 min
Tuesday85%11 min
Wednesday87%20 min
Thursdaybest89%13 min
Friday80%20 min
Saturday87%23 min
Sunday84%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%.

Based on 987 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.