Best Time to Fly ATL to LIT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Bill and Hillary Clinton Nat Adams Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,294 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Little Rock (LIT) in the last 12 months, and 85.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.6 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 (91% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (79%).
2.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ATL to LIT 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 | 85.3% | 67 min | 2.0% | 2,294 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to LIT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,493 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 93.0% | 2.2% | 673 |
| 9am–10am | 87.9% | 1.3% | 159 |
| 10am–11am | 91.9% | 1.6% | 315 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.7% | 0.8% | 244 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.6% | 0.0% | 278 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.5% | 0.0% | 120 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.7% | 2.2% | 314 |
| 3pm–4pm | 78.3% | 1.7% | 296 |
| 4pm–5pm | 86.2% | 0.8% | 249 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.3% | 1.3% | 468 |
| 6pm–7pm | 86.0% | 3.4% | 118 |
| 7pm–8pm | 82.9% | 0.6% | 182 |
| 8pm–9pm | 76.2% | 0.9% | 331 |
| 9pm–10pm | 81.6% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 10pm–11pm | 81.9% | 0.7% | 302 |
| 11pm–12am | 81.0% | 1.5% | 406 |
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 LIT
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) | 80.5% | -4.3 pts | 0.0% | 82 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 81.8% | -3.1 pts | 1.2% | 161 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.7% | -3.1 pts | 1.1% | 790 |
| All other days | 84.8% | — | 1.4% | 3,460 |
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).