Best Time to Fly GNV to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Gainesville Regional → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 87.1% of Gainesville (GNV) to Atlanta (ATL) flights arrived on time (1,591 scheduled flights). That is 9.5 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 (91% on time) and July the worst month (81%).
The cancellation rate was 1.8% (US average 1.8%).
GNV 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 | 87.1% | 103 min | 1.8% | 1,591 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly GNV to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,158 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 92.3% | 1.7% | 723 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 8am–9am | 91.9% | 1.3% | 75 |
| 10am–11am | 91.9% | 1.2% | 599 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 14 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.8% | 1.1% | 374 |
| 2pm–3pm | 88.4% | 0.4% | 251 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.4% | 0.0% | 191 |
| 4pm–5pm | 87.6% | 2.5% | 158 |
| 5pm–6pm | 84.2% | 1.9% | 271 |
| 6pm–7pm | 80.3% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.5% | 2.7% | 374 |
| 8pm–9pm | 94.3% | 2.8% | 36 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on GNV 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) | 84.1% | -4.2 pts | 0.0% | 63 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.6% | -6.7 pts | 2.2% | 89 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.4% | -4.9 pts | 1.9% | 591 |
| All other days | 88.3% | — | 1.5% | 2,415 |
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).