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Best Time to Fly ATL to GNV: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Gainesville Regional

Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026

On-time arrivals84.9%last 12 months
Avg delay when late63 minflights 15+ min late
Cancelled1.9%of scheduled flights
Flights1,591scheduled, 12 months

1,591 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Gainesville (GNV) in the last 12 months, and 84.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.2 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 (91% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (77%).

1.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.

ATL to GNV on-time performance by airline

Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.

AirlineOn timeAvg delay when lateCancelledFlights
Delta Air Lines 84.9%63 min1.9% 1,591

80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor

Best time of day to fly ATL to GNV

On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,158 flights over 24 months.

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Departure hourOn timeCancelledFlights
8am–9am 91.8%1.2% 598
9am–10am Limited data 16
10am–11am Limited data 13
11am–12pm 84.8%1.3% 374
12pm–1pm 89.9%0.4% 250
1pm–2pm 81.1%0.0% 202
2pm–3pm 84.8%2.4% 169
3pm–4pm 80.9%1.6% 251
4pm–5pm 72.9%2.2% 136
5pm–6pm 77.1%2.5% 322
6pm–7pm 91.7%2.7% 37
7pm–8pm 93.4%1.3% 78
8pm–9pm Limited data 25
9pm–10pm 82.0%1.8% 599
10pm–11pm 80.2%2.3% 88

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 GNV

On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.

PeriodOn timevs other daysCancelledFlights
Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) 85.7% +0.1 pts 0.0% 63
Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) 74.7% -10.9 pts 2.2% 89
Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) 79.8% -5.8 pts 1.9% 591
All other days85.6%—1.6%2,415

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).