Best Time to Fly ECP to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Northwest Florida Beaches International → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,428 flights were scheduled from Panama City (ECP) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 85.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.2 points above the US 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 (91% on time) and July the worst month (78%).
The cancellation rate was 2.0% (US average 1.8%).
ECP 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 | 85.8% | 80 min | 2.0% | 2,428 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ECP to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,794 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 24 | |
| 6am–7am | 87.8% | 1.4% | 706 |
| 7am–8am | 88.3% | 1.3% | 677 |
| 8am–9am | 89.7% | 3.0% | 100 |
| 9am–10am | 91.6% | 1.4% | 651 |
| 10am–11am | 77.5% | 2.2% | 91 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.9% | 0.6% | 515 |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.3% | 2.0% | 98 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.3% | 2.1% | 432 |
| 2pm–3pm | 77.7% | 1.1% | 381 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.2% | 2.3% | 303 |
| 5pm–6pm | 79.9% | 1.5% | 390 |
| 6pm–7pm | 79.3% | 2.2% | 268 |
| 7pm–8pm | 80.0% | 4.4% | 136 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ECP 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) | 78.9% | -7.2 pts | 0.0% | 90 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 83.4% | -2.6 pts | 1.9% | 154 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.4% | -6.7 pts | 1.0% | 900 |
| All other days | 86.1% | — | 1.8% | 3,650 |
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).