Best Time to Fly FSD to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Joe Foss Field → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
365 flights were scheduled from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 86.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and November the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 0.8% (US average 1.8%).
FSD 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 | 86.9% | 108 min | 0.8% | 365 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly FSD to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 730 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 83.3% | 1.1% | 730 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on FSD 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) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 70.0% | -12.4 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 91.0% | +8.5 pts | 1.6% | 124 |
| All other days | 82.4% | — | 1.1% | 562 |
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).