Best Time to Fly SGF to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Springfield-Branson National → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
591 flights were scheduled from Springfield (SGF) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 82.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 89.2%, while Delta Air Lines trailed at 81.5%.
October has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (76%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SGF 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 | 89.2% | 113 min | 1.2% | 85 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81.5% | 111 min | 1.2% | 506 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SGF to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,331 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 90.2% | 1.1% | 363 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.4% | 0.0% | 244 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.3% | 1.1% | 180 |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.5% | 0.9% | 215 |
| 5pm–6pm | 84.1% | 0.0% | 69 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.3% | 0.4% | 247 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SGF 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 | 28 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.8% | -6.5 pts | 0.0% | 33 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.8% | -7.5 pts | 1.3% | 378 |
| All other days | 85.3% | — | 0.5% | 892 |
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).