Best Time to Fly ICT to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,150 flights were scheduled from Wichita (ICT) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 87.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.8 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 (82%).
1.4% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ICT to ATL 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 | 87.4% | 65 min | 1.4% | 1,150 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ICT to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,191 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 91.8% | 1.5% | 730 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 9 | |
| 11am–12pm | 85.1% | 0.8% | 529 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.8% | 0.0% | 100 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.2% | 0.0% | 169 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 84.2% | 1.8% | 450 |
| 6pm–7pm | 77.4% | 1.1% | 188 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ICT to ATL
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) | 78.4% | -9.1 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.6% | -8.9 pts | 0.0% | 70 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.4% | -5.0 pts | 1.2% | 422 |
| All other days | 87.5% | — | 1.2% | 1,661 |
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).