Christiansted (STX) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Christiansted (STX) to Atlanta (ATL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 126 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.1% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.35
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,638 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from STX to ATL
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 11 min |
| Friday | 63% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 62% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from STX to ATL delayed?
- 33% of STX–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.
- How long is the flight from STX to ATL?
- The scheduled STX–ATL flight time averages 4h 16m over 1,638 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are STX to ATL flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for STX to ATL?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 75% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 62%.
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Based on 255 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.