Best Time to Fly ATL to FWA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Fort Wayne International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
522 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Wayne (FWA) in the last 12 months, and 82.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
SkyWest Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (88% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (75%).
3.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ATL to FWA 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 | 82.6% | 97 min | 3.3% | 522 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to FWA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,565 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 89.0% | 0.0% | 118 |
| 9am–10am | 86.0% | 3.0% | 266 |
| 10am–11am | 88.5% | 1.5% | 133 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.1% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.7% | 0.9% | 457 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.8% | 2.1% | 484 |
| 10pm–11pm | 64.7% | 0.0% | 34 |
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 FWA
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) | 75.0% | -4.5 pts | 5.3% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.2% | -2.3 pts | 0.0% | 79 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.3% | -9.2 pts | 0.5% | 220 |
| All other days | 79.5% | — | 1.7% | 1,228 |
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).