Best Time to Fly ATL to MSN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Dane County Regional-Truax Field
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,029 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Madison (MSN) in the last 12 months, and 84.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.8 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (91% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (76%).
2.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ATL to MSN 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 | 84.4% | 58 min | 2.1% | 1,029 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to MSN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,040 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 9am–10am | 86.9% | 1.0% | 600 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.9% | 0.0% | 117 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.9% | 2.0% | 49 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.0% | 1.5% | 535 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 94.8% | 3.3% | 60 |
| 8pm–9pm | 85.9% | 0.0% | 78 |
| 9pm–10pm | 79.8% | 1.9% | 565 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 22 | |
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 MSN
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) | 81.6% | -2.2 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 90.8% | +7.0 pts | 1.5% | 66 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.5% | -5.3 pts | 1.4% | 350 |
| All other days | 83.8% | — | 1.4% | 1,586 |
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).