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Route on-time record

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

Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) to Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport). 3,994 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 74% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.5% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2486 at 7:30 AM.

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

ATL → JAX

Atlanta to Jacksonville: 3,994 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

74%

Cancelled

1.5%

avg delay 17 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 64% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

73% chance on time

Check ATL to JAX fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $41 (Frontier 1550 on 2026-10-31). 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 2486

    7:30 AM → 8:41 AM1h 11m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Delta 2328; its record covers all of them.

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    2.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (253 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 253 flights

    Find Delta 2486 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Delta 2326

    8:30 AM → 9:41 AM1h 09m nonstop

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

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    1.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (355 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 64%).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 355 flights

    Find Delta 2326 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Delta 2923

    11:00 AM → 12:05 PM1h 09m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    2.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (352 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 352 flights

    Find Delta 2923 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Delta 2990

    1:45 PM → 2:52 PM1h 07m nonstop

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

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    76%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 76% of the time (225 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 226 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 225 flights

    Find Delta 2990 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Delta 3024

    7:29 PM → 8:34 PM1h 07m nonstop

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

    73%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    74%
    Cancelled
    0.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 74% of the time (308 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 64% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 308 flights

    Find Delta 3024 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Delta 2720

    3:20 PM → 4:33 PM1h 08m nonstop

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

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    1.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 358 flights

    Find Delta 2720 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Delta 2627

    4:45 PM → 5:53 PM1h 08m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    0.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (346 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Strong track record · 346 flights

    Find Delta 2627 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  8. #8 · Delta 2276

    10:55 PM → 11:59 PM1h 09m nonstop

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

    69%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    2.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    22 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (349 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 349 flights

    Find Delta 2276 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Delta 2189

    6:01 PM → 7:13 PM1h 07m nonstop

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

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    66%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 66% of the time (83 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 64% on time; Before 9 AM: 90%).
    • Departs inside ATL's trouble window: 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Moderate track record · 83 flights

    Find Delta 2189 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  10. #10 · Delta 1001

    9:43 PM → 10:50 PM1h 07m nonstop

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

    65%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    66%
    Cancelled
    0.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    23 min
    • Arrived on time 66% of the time (316 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside ATL's trouble window (1 PM to 7 PM, when 59% of its 96 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 316 flights

    Find Delta 1001 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines73%

    3,828 flights · 74% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines62%

    166 flights · 60% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM90%

    426 flights · avg delay 6 min

  • 9 AM to noon85%

    575 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • Noon to 3 PM78%

    598 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 3 to 6 PM69%

    982 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 6 to 9 PM64%

    710 flights · avg delay 23 min

  • After 9 PM67%

    703 flights · avg delay 23 min

Best day: Wednesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (68%).

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
77
F
80
M
73
A
76
M
71
J
64
J
58
A
72
S
86
O
87
N
87
D
78

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)52%
  • Late-arriving aircraft29%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume13%
  • Severe weather5%

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

ATL to JAX questions

What time of day is best to fly ATL to JAX?
Before 9 AM: 90% of flights arrived on time, against 64% for departures 6 to 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from ATL to JAX?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 73% chance of operating and arriving on time over 3,828 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 ATL to JAX?
July (58% on time); the best was October (87%), 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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