Shreveport (SHV) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Shreveport (SHV) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 64% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 552 mi
Best airline from SHV to ATL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 90% | 8 min | 2.1% | 608 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 21 min | 2.2% | 2,184 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SHV to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 20 min |
| Thursdaybest | 86% | 13 min |
| Friday | 83% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft4%
- Airline operations73%
- National airspace system5%
- Weather18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SHV to ATL delayed?
- 18% of SHV–ATL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SHV to ATL?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 608 flights. 2 airlines flew SHV–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SHV to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SHV to ATL?
- The scheduled SHV–ATL flight time averages 1h 51m over 552 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are SHV to ATL flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SHV to ATL?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,793 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.