Best Time to Fly ATL to SGF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Springfield-Branson National
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.5% of Atlanta (ATL) to Springfield (SGF) flights arrived on time (591 scheduled flights). That is 1.9 points above the national average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 79.8%, while Delta Air Lines trailed at 79.5%.
November has been the best month (91% on time) and Monday the weakest day of the week (77%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ATL to SGF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 79.8% | 69 min | 0.0% | 84 |
| Delta Air Lines | 79.5% | 62 min | 1.4% | 507 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to SGF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,332 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 89.7% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 10am–11am | 89.2% | 0.0% | 167 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.5% | 1.9% | 53 |
| 2pm–3pm | 81.3% | 1.5% | 272 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.1% | 0.0% | 145 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.7% | 0.4% | 242 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 88.9% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.9% | 1.4% | 296 |
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 SGF
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) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.8% | -5.1 pts | 0.0% | 33 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.0% | -11.8 pts | 1.3% | 378 |
| All other days | 83.9% | — | 0.6% | 893 |
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).