Route on-time record
ATL to MSN: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport) to Madison (Dane County Regional Truax Field). 1,023 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 83% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.8% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2681 at 9:27 AM.
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ATL → MSN
Atlanta to Madison: 1,023 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
83%
Cancelled
1.8%
avg delay 11 min
Best time to leave
6 to 9 PM
88% on time vs 80% after 9 PM
Most reliable airline
Delta
81% chance on time
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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 · Delta 2681
9:27 AM → 10:31 AM2h 03m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 87%
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (322 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 · 322 flights
Find Delta 2681 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · Delta 2144
9:30 PM → 10:34 PM2h 04m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 81%
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 16 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (359 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 80% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 88%).
- 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 · 359 flights
Find Delta 2144 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · Delta 2599
3:25 PM → 4:29 PM2h 02m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 81%
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Avg arrival delay
- 11 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (319 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 · 319 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Delta Air Lines81%
1,023 flights · 83% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 9 AM to noon86%
351 flights · avg delay 7 min
- 3 to 6 PM81%
296 flights · avg delay 11 min
- 6 to 9 PM88%
34 flights · avg delay 8 min
- After 9 PM80%
331 flights · avg delay 17 min
Best day: Saturday (89%). Worst: Friday (80%).
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.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)57%
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Air traffic control and airport volume15%
- 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 MSN questions
- What time of day is best to fly ATL to MSN?
- 6 to 9 PM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 80% for departures after 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from ATL to MSN?
- Delta, with a season-adjusted 81% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,023 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 MSN?
- July (76% on time); the best was November (93%), 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.
More routes from ATL
- MSN to ATL (return)
- ATL to LGA 73%
- ATL to MCO 69%
- ATL to FLL 69%
- ATL to DCA 69%
- ATL to DFW 73%
- ATL to ORD 71%
- ATL to EWR 72%
- ATL to MIA 70%
- ATL to TPA 71%
- ATL to PHL 73%
- ATL to DEN 76%
- ATL to BWI 74%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops
