Best Time to Fly ALB to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albany International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,044 flights were scheduled from Albany (ALB) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 83.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (91% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (74%).
2.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ALB to ATL on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 83.8% | 99 min | 2.3% | 1,044 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ALB to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,079 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 86.6% | 1.5% | 730 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.7% | 1.4% | 498 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.9% | 1.7% | 120 |
| 2pm–3pm | 86.3% | 3.1% | 98 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 97.4% | 2.4% | 41 |
| 6pm–7pm | 76.7% | 1.6% | 425 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.5% | 0.7% | 153 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ALB to ATL
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 70.3% | -14.5 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 61.7% | -23.1 pts | 1.2% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 74.4% | -10.3 pts | 2.2% | 365 |
| All other days | 84.8% | — | 1.4% | 1,594 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).