Best Time to Fly VPS to ATL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Eglin AFB Destin Fort Walton Beach → Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,393 flights were scheduled from Valparaiso (VPS) to Atlanta (ATL) in the last 12 months, and 84.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.6 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 (92% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (77%).
2.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
VPS 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 | 84.2% | 81 min | 2.0% | 2,393 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly VPS to ATL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,713 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 87.8% | 1.9% | 730 |
| 7am–8am | 89.6% | 1.6% | 499 |
| 9am–10am | 89.7% | 1.7% | 698 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 25 | |
| 11am–12pm | 86.6% | 0.9% | 348 |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.7% | 2.6% | 271 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.9% | 0.8% | 391 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.1% | 1.5% | 541 |
| 3pm–4pm | 87.0% | 2.5% | 158 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.2% | 1.3% | 224 |
| 5pm–6pm | 79.9% | 2.1% | 381 |
| 6pm–7pm | 92.1% | 0.0% | 38 |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.2% | 3.9% | 390 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 19 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on VPS 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) | 92.5% | +6.8 pts | 0.0% | 80 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 78.8% | -6.9 pts | 1.5% | 134 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.5% | -4.2 pts | 2.0% | 895 |
| All other days | 85.7% | — | 1.8% | 3,604 |
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).