Best Time to Fly ATL to VPS: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 84.1% of Atlanta (ATL) to Valparaiso (VPS) flights arrived on time (2,393 scheduled flights). That is 6.4 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, Tuesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (76%).
The cancellation rate was 1.7% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to VPS 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 | 84.1% | 62 min | 1.7% | 2,393 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to VPS
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,713 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 90.2% | 1.4% | 698 |
| 9am–10am | 88.4% | 2.3% | 44 |
| 10am–11am | 92.7% | 0.6% | 344 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.6% | 2.4% | 297 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.2% | 0.6% | 361 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.5% | 1.9% | 484 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.6% | 0.9% | 228 |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.3% | 1.9% | 360 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.7% | 1.3% | 228 |
| 5pm–6pm | 83.0% | 7.0% | 57 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.0% | 2.2% | 542 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.4% | 1.4% | 347 |
| 9pm–10pm | 83.8% | 2.6% | 76 |
| 10pm–11pm | 80.9% | 1.9% | 322 |
| 11pm–12am | 77.8% | 2.2% | 313 |
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 VPS
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) | 90.0% | +5.0 pts | 0.0% | 80 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 79.8% | -5.2 pts | 1.5% | 134 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.1% | -8.0 pts | 1.9% | 894 |
| All other days | 85.0% | — | 1.7% | 3,605 |
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).