South Bend (SBN) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
South Bend (SBN) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 89% of arrivals were on time; in January 2026 that fell to 53% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 566 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SBN to ATL
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 18 min |
| Fridaybest | 81% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations66%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather25%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SBN to ATL delayed?
- 22% of SBN–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 23 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SBN to ATL?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 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 SBN to ATL?
- The scheduled SBN–ATL flight time averages 2h 0m over 566 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are SBN 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 SBN to ATL?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,069 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.