Best Time to Fly ATL to JAN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,956 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) in the last 12 months, and 84.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and July the worst month (74%).
The cancellation rate was 1.4% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to JAN 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 | 84.7% | 63 min | 1.4% | 1,956 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to JAN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,364 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 91.5% | 1.3% | 393 |
| 9am–10am | 88.4% | 1.4% | 368 |
| 10am–11am | 88.7% | 0.0% | 97 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.1% | 1.2% | 410 |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.0% | 0.0% | 146 |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.6% | 0.7% | 437 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.7% | 1.4% | 291 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.6% | 2.6% | 156 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.4% | 1.0% | 388 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.4% | 0.0% | 127 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.4% | 1.9% | 369 |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.3% | 0.6% | 180 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.2% | 0.7% | 284 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 82.8% | 1.2% | 561 |
| 11pm–12am | 81.8% | 2.8% | 141 |
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 JAN
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) | 84.8% | -0.4 pts | 0.0% | 92 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.0% | -3.1 pts | 1.7% | 119 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.6% | -7.5 pts | 1.9% | 724 |
| All other days | 85.2% | — | 1.0% | 3,429 |
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).