Best Time to Fly PSP to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Palm Springs International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
187 flights were scheduled from Palm Springs (PSP) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 82.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
December has been the best month (88% on time) and Tuesday the weakest day of the week (72%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PSP 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 | 82.0% | 67 min | 1.6% | 187 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PSP to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 324 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm–1pm | 82.4% | 2.7% | 112 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.0% | 0.6% | 180 |
| 2pm–3pm | 84.4% | 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 PSP 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) | Limited data | 7 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 29 | ||
| All other days | 81.3% | — | 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).