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Route on-time record

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

Tulsa (Tulsa International Airport) to Atlanta (Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport). 1,589 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 86% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 2754 at 10:59 AM.

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

TUL → ATL

Tulsa to Atlanta: 1,589 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

86%

Cancelled

2.6%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

92% on time vs 79% 6 to 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

84% 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 2754

    10:59 AM → 1:55 PM1h 57m nonstop

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

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    2.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (309 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (9 AM to noon: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 79%).
    • 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 · 309 flights

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  2. #2 · Delta 1259

    5:40 AM → 8:38 AM2h 00m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    3.2%
    Avg arrival delay
    14 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (336 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.2% of the time (11 of 349).

    Strong track record · 336 flights

    Find Delta 1259 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Delta 1325

    4:49 PM → 7:49 PM2h 02m nonstop

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

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (49 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 49 scheduled flights.
    • Short track record (49 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 49 flights

    Find Delta 1325 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  4. #4 · Delta 2991

    5:12 PM → 8:14 PM2h 02m nonstop

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

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    2.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (35 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • 80% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (35 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 35 flights

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  5. #5 · Delta 2837

    6:51 PM → 10:00 PM2h 09m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Delta 1186; its record covers all of them.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    2.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    24 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (295 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 79% on time; 9 AM to noon: 92%).

    Strong track record · 295 flights

    Find Delta 2837 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  6. #6 · Delta 2620

    1:51 PM → 4:47 PM1h 57m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    1.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    21 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (202 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.
    • 50% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Strong track record · 202 flights

    Find Delta 2620 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines84%

    1,589 flights · 86% on time as flown · 2.6% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM91%

    365 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 9 AM to noon92%

    317 flights · avg delay 5 min

  • Noon to 3 PM83%

    351 flights · avg delay 18 min

  • 3 to 6 PM83%

    353 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • 6 to 9 PM79%

    203 flights · avg delay 25 min

Best day: Tuesday (90%). Worst: Sunday (83%).

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
87
M
87
A
87
M
81
J
82
J
84
A
90
S
91
O
93
N
93
D
89

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)52%
  • Late-arriving aircraft39%
  • Severe weather5%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume4%

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

TUL to ATL questions

What time of day is best to fly TUL to ATL?
9 AM to noon: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 79% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
Which airline is most on time from TUL to ATL?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 84% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,589 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 TUL to ATL?
May (81% 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.

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