Best Time to Fly SBN to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
South Bend International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,029 flights were scheduled from South Bend (SBN) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 76.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.2 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (89% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (74%).
2.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SBN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 76.4% | 122 min | 2.1% | 1,028 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SBN to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,075 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 85.8% | 1.3% | 697 |
| 7am–8am | 87.5% | 3.0% | 33 |
| 11am–12pm | 77.4% | 1.0% | 197 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.3% | 2.4% | 293 |
| 1pm–2pm | 76.3% | 0.9% | 212 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 69.9% | 4.5% | 88 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.2% | 1.1% | 524 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SBN 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) | 62.9% | -16.3 pts | 5.3% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.5% | +1.3 pts | 0.0% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.8% | -1.3 pts | 0.8% | 355 |
| All other days | 79.2% | — | 1.6% | 1,600 |
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).