Springfield (SGF) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on SGF–ATL. October 2025 flights landed on schedule 91% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 66% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 76%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 563 mi
Best airline from SGF to ATL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 84% | 9 min | 0.5% | 406 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82% | 19 min | 1.1% | 268 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81% | 21 min | 0.9% | 745 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SGF to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 18 min |
| Fridaybest | 86% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 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 aircraft35%
- Airline operations50%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SGF to ATL delayed?
- 18% of SGF–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SGF to ATL?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 406 flights. 3 airlines flew SGF–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SGF to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SGF to ATL?
- The scheduled SGF–ATL flight time averages 1h 53m over 563 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are SGF to ATL flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 SGF to ATL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,419 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.