Best Time to Fly ATL to ALB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Albany International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.7% of Atlanta (ATL) to Albany (ALB) flights arrived on time (1,044 scheduled flights). That is 1.1 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (61%).
The cancellation rate was 2.2% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to ALB 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 | 78.7% | 67 min | 2.2% | 1,044 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to ALB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,079 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 27 | |
| 9am–10am | 83.9% | 1.2% | 592 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 90.7% | 2.7% | 110 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.2% | 2.9% | 139 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.3% | 0.9% | 444 |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.4% | 0.0% | 36 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.7% | 0.0% | 66 |
| 9pm–10pm | 71.5% | 1.9% | 644 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 5 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL to ALB
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) | 73.7% | -5.5 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.1% | -5.2 pts | 1.2% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.9% | -13.3 pts | 1.9% | 365 |
| All other days | 79.2% | — | 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).