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Route on-time record

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

Madison (Dane County Regional Truax Field) to Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport). 1,023 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 90% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 1160 at 5:30 AM.

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

MSN → ATL

Madison to Atlanta: 1,023 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

90%

Cancelled

1.9%

avg delay 12 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

92% on time vs 85% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

88% 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 1160

    5:30 AM → 8:44 AM2h 14m nonstop

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

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    1.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 85%).

    Strong track record · 358 flights

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  2. #2 · Delta 2681

    11:26 AM → 2:34 PM2h 10m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    1.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (319 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 · 319 flights

    Find Delta 2681 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Delta 2599

    5:15 PM → 8:32 PM2h 16m nonstop

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

    85%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    3.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (254 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.0% of the time (8 of 263).

    Strong track record · 254 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines88%

    1,023 flights · 90% on time as flown · 1.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM92%

    365 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 9 AM to noon92%

    305 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • Noon to 3 PM85%

    49 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 3 to 6 PM87%

    304 flights · avg delay 17 min

Best day: Wednesday (92%). Worst: Friday (87%).

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
88
F
92
M
92
A
90
M
86
J
89
J
83
A
88
S
92
O
98
N
92
D
87

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)66%
  • Late-arriving aircraft26%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume5%
  • Severe weather3%

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

MSN to ATL questions

What time of day is best to fly MSN to ATL?
Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 85% for departures noon to 3 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 MSN to ATL?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 88% 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 MSN to ATL?
July (83% on time); the best was October (98%), 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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