Best Time to Fly MLB to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Melbourne Orlando International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,449 flights were scheduled from Melbourne (MLB) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 87.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.8 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, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and July the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
MLB 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 | 87.4% | 83 min | 1.4% | 1,449 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MLB to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,826 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 96.5% | 2.8% | 177 |
| 6am–7am | 94.9% | 1.3% | 553 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 11am–12pm | 89.3% | 1.8% | 674 |
| 12pm–1pm | 97.7% | 0.0% | 44 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.0% | 0.6% | 542 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.0% | 0.9% | 108 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 90.5% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 6pm–7pm | 82.2% | 3.0% | 470 |
| 7pm–8pm | 74.9% | 2.2% | 179 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MLB 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) | 92.0% | +4.1 pts | 0.0% | 50 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.6% | -5.3 pts | 0.9% | 110 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.0% | -8.9 pts | 2.4% | 493 |
| All other days | 87.9% | — | 1.5% | 2,173 |
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).