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Jackson (JAN) to Atlanta (ATL)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 9% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 56 minutes. It was cancelled 1.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
91.1%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
1.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
56 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
102
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 66%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 32%
  • Air traffic control & airport 2%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco (SFO)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 34% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 53 minutes. It was cancelled 6.5% of the time.

On-time arrivals
65.5%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
6.5%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
53 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
62
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 51%
  • Air traffic control & airport 41%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 8%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 14% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 83 minutes. It was cancelled 6.5% of the time.

On-time arrivals
86.2%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
6.5%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
83 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
62
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 91%
  • Air traffic control & airport 8%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 1%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

San Jose (SJC) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 11% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 66 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
88.9%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
66 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
36
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 59%
  • Air traffic control & airport 41%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Atlanta (ATL) to Jackson (JAN)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 0% of the time. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
29
Scheduled flights in the period

Atlanta (ATL) to Springfield (SGF)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 21% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 43 minutes. It was cancelled 3.4% of the time.

On-time arrivals
78.6%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
3.4%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
43 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
29
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 66%
  • Air traffic control & airport 18%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 16%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Springfield (SGF) to Atlanta (ATL)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 21% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 208 minutes. It was cancelled 3.4% of the time.

On-time arrivals
78.6%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
3.4%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
208 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
29
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 82%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 15%
  • Extreme weather 2%
  • Air traffic control & airport 1%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 58% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 52 minutes. It was cancelled 3.7% of the time.

On-time arrivals
42.3%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
3.7%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
52 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
27
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 84%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 13%
  • Air traffic control & airport 3%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Atlanta (ATL) to Wilmington (ILM)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 5% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 63 minutes. It was cancelled 4.8% of the time.

On-time arrivals
95.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
4.8%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
63 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
21
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 81%
  • Air traffic control & airport 19%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Wilmington (ILM) to Atlanta (ATL)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 10% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 54 minutes. It was cancelled 4.8% of the time.

On-time arrivals
90.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
4.8%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
54 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
21
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 76%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 24%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Miami (MIA) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 30% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 35 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
70.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
35 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
20
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 74%
  • Air traffic control & airport 26%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Kansas City (MCI) to Detroit (DTW)

Only 16 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
81.2%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
51 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
16
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 49%
  • Air traffic control & airport 46%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 5%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

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On-time arrivals by month
Sep 2025 Aug 2026
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MonthOn timeFlights
September 2025 100.0% 50
October 2025 91.2% 34
November 2025 88.9% 28
December 2025 83.9% 31
January 2026 83.3% 58
February 2026 67.3% 56
March 2026 84.2% 38
April 2026 92.9% 44
May 2026 76.8% 58
June 2026 71.4% 22
July 2026 35.7% 14
August 2026 71.4% 21

Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time data, September 2025 – August 2026. Covers flights operated by reporting U.S. carriers. About our data

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