Best Time to Fly ATL to SBN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → South Bend International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,029 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend (SBN) in the last 12 months, and 74.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and January the worst month (62%).
The cancellation rate was 1.9% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to SBN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 74.0% | 108 min | 1.9% | 1,028 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to SBN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,074 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9am–10am | 82.1% | 1.4% | 489 |
| 10am–11am | 84.7% | 0.6% | 177 |
| 11am–12pm | 80.0% | 1.5% | 66 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.8% | 1.3% | 392 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.1% | 0.9% | 219 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 64.9% | 1.6% | 606 |
| 8pm–9pm | 74.0% | 0.8% | 122 |
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 SBN
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) | 61.1% | -14.8 pts | 5.3% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.4% | -1.5 pts | 0.0% | 82 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.2% | -3.7 pts | 0.6% | 355 |
| All other days | 75.9% | — | 1.4% | 1,599 |
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).