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Route on-time record

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

Memphis (Memphis International Airport) to Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport). 3,352 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 87% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2071 at 10:37 AM.

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

MEM → ATL

Memphis to Atlanta: 3,352 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

87%

Cancelled

2.2%

avg delay 13 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

91% on time vs 75% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

85% 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. #1 · Delta 2071

    10:37 AM → 12:55 PM1h 18m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    1.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (270 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 270 flights

    Find Delta 2071 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Delta 1475

    5:15 AM → 7:34 AM1h 19m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06.

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    4.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (20 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
    • Short track record (20 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 20 flights

    Find Delta 1475 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Delta 1625

    8:06 AM → 10:24 AM1h 18m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    2.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (298 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).

    Strong track record · 298 flights

    Find Delta 1625 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Delta 2421

    9:16 AM → 11:34 AM1h 18m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-12.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
    • Short track record (31 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 31 flights

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  5. #5 · Delta 1666

    6:00 AM → 8:24 AM1h 24m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    2.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (352 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).

    Strong track record · 352 flights

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  6. #6 · Delta 1624

    7:05 AM → 9:26 AM1h 21m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (353 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (12 of 365).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 91% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).

    Strong track record · 353 flights

    Find Delta 1624 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Delta 82

    12:07 PM → 2:24 PM1h 18m nonstop

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

    87%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    2.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (310 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.

    Strong track record · 310 flights

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  8. #8 · Delta 1149

    9:25 AM → 11:42 AM1h 22m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    5.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (106 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.4% of the time (6 of 112).

    Moderate track record · 106 flights

    Find Delta 1149 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  9. #9 · Delta 2778

    1:27 PM → 3:50 PM1h 19m nonstop

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

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.6%
    Avg arrival delay
    12 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (351 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.
    • 59% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 351 flights

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  10. #10 · Delta 1681

    3:11 PM → 5:31 PM1h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Delta 2252; its record covers all of them.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    2.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 85% of the time (280 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.

    Strong track record · 280 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines85%

    3,282 flights · 87% on time as flown · 2.1% cancel

  • Frontier Airlines74%

    56 flights · 63% on time as flown · 3.5% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM91%

    1,106 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 9 AM to noon89%

    716 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • Noon to 3 PM87%

    653 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • 3 to 6 PM82%

    615 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 6 to 9 PM75%

    262 flights · avg delay 27 min

Best day: Wednesday (91%). Worst: Sunday (84%).

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
85
F
91
M
85
A
89
M
83
J
83
J
81
A
89
S
92
O
93
N
90
D
91

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)43%
  • Late-arriving aircraft35%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume18%
  • Severe weather4%

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

MEM to ATL questions

What time of day is best to fly MEM to ATL?
Before 9 AM: 91% of flights arrived on time, against 75% 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 MEM to ATL?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 85% chance of operating and arriving on time over 3,282 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 MEM to ATL?
July (81% on time); the best was October (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.

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