Best Time to Fly ATL to PVD: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International → Rhode Island Tf Green International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,134 flights were scheduled from Atlanta (ATL) to Providence (PVD) in the last 12 months, and 77.5% of those that flew arrived on time, in line with the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (80% on time) and July the worst month (60%).
The cancellation rate was 2.6% (US average 1.8%).
ATL to PVD 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 | 77.5% | 65 min | 2.6% | 1,134 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ATL to PVD
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,150 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 12 | |
| 9am–10am | 84.2% | 2.1% | 434 |
| 10am–11am | 77.5% | 2.5% | 157 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.0% | 1.6% | 127 |
| 12pm–1pm | 90.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.2% | 1.8% | 57 |
| 3pm–4pm | 74.1% | 1.6% | 500 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 66.0% | 2.1% | 48 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 71.1% | 2.1% | 714 |
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 PVD
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) | 76.3% | -2.6 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.0% | -4.8 pts | 2.5% | 79 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.8% | -13.1 pts | 3.2% | 408 |
| All other days | 78.9% | — | 1.7% | 1,625 |
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).