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BetaWe rank real flight numbers by how often they flew and arrived on time over the last 12 months, adjusted for your travel month and departure time, then check nearby airports and calmer connections. US airlines and airports.
MLB → ATL
Melbourne to Atlanta: 1,447 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
87%
Cancelled
1.7%
avg delay 11 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
96% on time vs 79% noon to 3 PM
Most reliable airline
Delta
86% 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 2953
6:00 AM → 7:44 AM1h 41m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
94%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 96%
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 5 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (356 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 96% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 79%).
Strong track record · 356 flights
Find Delta 2953 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · Delta 3118
11:25 AM → 1:05 PM1h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 8 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (359 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 · 359 flights
Find Delta 3118 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · Delta 3043
6:39 PM → 8:34 PM1h 49m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 14 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (344 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 344 flights
Find Delta 3043 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · Delta 3127
2:56 PM → 4:37 PM1h 41m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 18 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (362 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 79% on time; Before 9 AM: 96%).
- 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 · 362 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Delta Air Lines86%
1,447 flights · 87% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM96%
365 flights · avg delay 5 min
- 9 AM to noon90%
342 flights · avg delay 8 min
- Noon to 3 PM79%
289 flights · avg delay 19 min
- 3 to 6 PM86%
98 flights · avg delay 10 min
- 6 to 9 PM83%
353 flights · avg delay 14 min
Best day: Thursday (89%). Worst: Sunday (85%).
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