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Route on-time record

ALB to ATL: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Albany (Albany International Airport) to Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport). 1,046 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 83% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2429 at 6:10 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

ALB → ATL

Albany to Atlanta: 1,046 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

83%

Cancelled

2.2%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

3 to 6 PM

97% on time vs 76% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

81% chance on time

Check ALB to ATL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $296 (Southwest 2332 on 2026-11-25). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Delta 2429

    6:10 AM → 8:58 AM2h 43m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    1.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    13 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (355 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 355 flights

    Find Delta 2429 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Delta 2389

    6:00 PM → 8:54 PM2h 46m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    3.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    20 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (143 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.4% of the time (5 of 148).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 76% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 97%).

    Moderate track record · 143 flights

    Find Delta 2389 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Delta 1137

    1:12 PM → 3:58 PM2h 36m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (163 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Lands inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 163 flights

    Find Delta 1137 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines81%

    1,046 flights · 83% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM89%

    365 flights · avg delay 13 min

  • Noon to 3 PM79%

    365 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 3 to 6 PM97%

    35 flights · avg delay 1 min

  • 6 to 9 PM76%

    281 flights · avg delay 29 min

Best day: Wednesday (87%). Worst: Sunday (75%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
81
F
83
M
87
A
88
M
79
J
73
J
68
A
81
S
90
O
87
N
90
D
80

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)39%
  • Late-arriving aircraft34%
  • Severe weather16%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume12%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

ALB to ATL questions

What time of day is best to fly ALB to ATL?
3 to 6 PM: 97% of flights arrived on time, against 76% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from ALB to ATL?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 81% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,046 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on ALB to ATL?
July (68% on time); the best was September (90%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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