BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ATL→LEX

Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Lexington, KY (LEX) flight delay odds

83.3% of 2,045 official scheduled ATL-to-LEX flights arrived on time; 10.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.8% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALGenerally reliable
83.3%arrived on time
10.2%30+ min late
1.8%cancelled
2,045scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+0.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ATL to LEX?

Among qualifying ATL-to-LEX departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.9% of 296 flights. Evening was lowest at 77.6% across 495 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning30489.5%5.9%2.0%
Late morning29689.9%6.1%0.7%
Afternoon60582.6%10.6%2.0%
Evening49577.6%13.7%1.8%
Night34581.7%11.6%2.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for ATL to LEX?

Among qualifying ATL-to-LEX weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 89.6% of 307 flights. Sunday was lowest at 76.0% across 304 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday31281.1%13.8%0.3%
Tuesday28983.7%9.7%0.7%
Wednesday28286.9%10.3%0.0%
Thursday30789.6%5.9%0.7%
Friday30481.6%11.2%1.3%
Saturday24785.0%6.9%4.5%
Sunday30476.0%12.8%5.6%

Which airline was most reliable for ATL to LEX?

Only Delta Air Lines met the ATL-to-LEX airline threshold: 83.4% of 2,044 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines2,04483.4%10.1%1.8%
SkyWest Airlines10.0%100.0%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for ATL to LEX?

Among qualifying ATL-to-LEX month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.7% of 192 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 73.6% across 144 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202519173.8%20.4%0.5%
August 202519386.5%10.4%0.0%
September 202519291.7%5.2%0.0%
October 202520087.5%6.5%0.0%
November 202518479.9%13.0%3.8%
December 202510574.3%16.2%4.8%
January 202614473.6%10.4%6.9%
February 202613688.2%7.4%0.0%
March 202612487.1%6.5%2.4%
April 202616986.4%8.3%1.8%
May 202621081.4%11.4%2.4%
June 202619785.8%7.1%1.5%

What drove ATL to LEX delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ATL-to-LEX delay category, accounting for 50.9% of 19,668 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline50.9%
Late aircraft28.2%
National airspace10.1%
Weather10.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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