West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 73% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (92% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 11
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 545 mi
Best airline from PBI to ATL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 11 min | 1.4% | 276 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83% | 12 min | 1.5% | 7,472 |
| Frontier Airlines | 36% | 69 min | 2.1% | 95 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PBI to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 14 min |
| Friday | 82% | 14 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PBI to ATL delayed?
- 18% of PBI–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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PBI to ATL?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 276 flights. 3 airlines flew PBI–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PBI to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PBI to ATL?
- The scheduled PBI–ATL flight time averages 1h 54m over 545 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are PBI to ATL flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PBI to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,843 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.