Best Time to Fly ATL to ECP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Northwest Florida Beaches International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,428 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Panama City (ECP) in the last 12 months, and 83.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
October has been the best month (92% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (78%).
1.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ATL to ECP on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 83.7% | 59 min | 1.9% | 2,428 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to ECP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,794 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 92.2% | 1.4% | 662 |
| 9am–10am | 83.6% | 0.8% | 124 |
| 10am–11am | 89.4% | 0.6% | 486 |
| 11am–12pm | 79.5% | 5.2% | 77 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.1% | 2.1% | 375 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.5% | 0.9% | 446 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.7% | 1.5% | 463 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.8% | 1.8% | 220 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.4% | 2.5% | 278 |
| 6pm–7pm | 77.7% | 2.3% | 304 |
| 7pm–8pm | 81.8% | 1.8% | 399 |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.2% | 3.6% | 137 |
| 9pm–10pm | 83.3% | 0.0% | 126 |
| 10pm–11pm | 87.6% | 0.9% | 322 |
| 11pm–12am | 77.5% | 1.4% | 347 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ATL to ECP
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 84.4% | -0.9 pts | 0.0% | 90 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.3% | -2.0 pts | 1.9% | 154 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.1% | -9.2 pts | 0.8% | 900 |
| All other days | 85.3% | — | 1.8% | 3,650 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).