Best Time to Fly ATL to PSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Palm Springs International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
187 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Palm Springs (PSP) in the last 12 months, and 86.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.3 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 (96% on time) and January the worst month (79%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to PSP 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 | 86.9% | 55 min | 1.6% | 187 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to PSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 324 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 89.8% | 2.7% | 112 |
| 10am–11am | 84.4% | 0.6% | 180 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.2% | 0.0% | 32 |
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 PSP
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) | Limited data | 7 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| All other days | 85.9% | — | 1.4% | 288 |
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).