Best Time to Fly MSP to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Minneapolis-St Paul International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,497 flights were scheduled from Minneapolis (MSP) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 82.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Spirit Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 84.2%, while Frontier Airlines trailed at 55.1%.
October has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (78%).
0.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | 84.2% | 92 min | 0.0% | 101 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83.7% | 68 min | 0.5% | 3,204 |
| Frontier Airlines | 55.1% | 74 min | 2.1% | 192 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSP to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,131 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 90.6% | 0.5% | 758 |
| 6am–7am | 70.9% | 2.2% | 89 |
| 7am–8am | 88.9% | 0.3% | 724 |
| 8am–9am | 91.3% | 0.6% | 696 |
| 9am–10am | 82.6% | 0.0% | 132 |
| 10am–11am | 85.3% | 0.4% | 699 |
| 11am–12pm | 71.4% | 2.0% | 100 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.9% | 0.7% | 732 |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.7% | 0.0% | 166 |
| 2pm–3pm | 59.5% | 1.2% | 241 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.5% | 0.0% | 639 |
| 4pm–5pm | 76.5% | 0.1% | 707 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.1% | 0.9% | 212 |
| 6pm–7pm | 78.0% | 0.6% | 700 |
| 7pm–8pm | 73.6% | 1.4% | 146 |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.3% | 0.6% | 363 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 27 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSP 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) | 71.4% | -12.4 pts | 0.0% | 140 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.5% | -9.3 pts | 0.0% | 279 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.4% | -6.5 pts | 0.7% | 1,218 |
| All other days | 83.9% | — | 0.5% | 5,494 |
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).