Best Time to Fly CAE to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Columbia Metropolitan → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 86.7% of Columbia (CAE) to Atlanta (ATL) flights arrived on time (1,815 scheduled flights). That is 9.1 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (92% on time) and July the worst month (79%).
The cancellation rate was 1.6% (US average 1.8%).
CAE 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 | 86.7% | 90 min | 1.6% | 1,811 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CAE to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,917 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 94.8% | 1.8% | 505 |
| 6am–7am | 92.6% | 1.6% | 550 |
| 7am–8am | 92.4% | 0.0% | 211 |
| 8am–9am | 88.5% | 1.0% | 202 |
| 9am–10am | 95.4% | 1.1% | 88 |
| 10am–11am | 92.6% | 1.3% | 314 |
| 11am–12pm | 91.1% | 0.6% | 317 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.9% | 1.0% | 193 |
| 1pm–2pm | 84.7% | 0.0% | 242 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.4% | 0.0% | 35 |
| 3pm–4pm | 81.2% | 1.0% | 383 |
| 4pm–5pm | 78.4% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 5pm–6pm | 78.7% | 1.2% | 500 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.0% | 0.0% | 123 |
| 7pm–8pm | 77.5% | 3.0% | 202 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CAE 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) | 87.1% | -1.3 pts | 0.0% | 86 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.8% | -3.6 pts | 1.5% | 67 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.4% | -6.0 pts | 1.6% | 734 |
| All other days | 88.4% | — | 1.1% | 3,030 |
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).