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

Atlanta, GA (ATL) to Memphis, TN (MEM) flight delay odds

80.6% of 3,388 official scheduled ATL-to-MEM flights arrived on time; 11.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.9% 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
80.6%arrived on time
11.5%30+ min late
1.9%cancelled
3,388scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.9%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ATL to MEM?

Among qualifying ATL-to-MEM departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 90.9% of 329 flights. Night was lowest at 73.8% across 523 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning32990.9%5.5%1.5%
Late morning64285.7%8.1%2.2%
Afternoon1,06481.3%11.2%1.3%
Evening83076.1%14.9%2.0%
Night52373.8%14.9%2.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for ATL to MEM?

Among qualifying ATL-to-MEM weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 87.1% of 457 flights. Monday was lowest at 75.5% across 502 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday50275.5%14.7%1.2%
Tuesday47681.1%12.6%0.2%
Wednesday45787.1%6.8%0.0%
Thursday52581.7%10.1%1.0%
Friday49784.9%7.2%2.8%
Saturday40378.9%12.4%5.0%
Sunday52875.8%16.5%3.2%

Which airline was most reliable for ATL to MEM?

Among qualifying ATL-to-MEM airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 81.0% of 3,304 flights. Frontier Airlines was lowest at 59.4% across 69 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines3,30481.0%11.2%1.8%
Frontier Airlines6959.4%29.0%2.9%
SkyWest Airlines1593.3%6.7%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for ATL to MEM?

Among qualifying ATL-to-MEM month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 88.8% of 269 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 74.1% across 259 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202528376.0%15.5%1.1%
August 202528284.4%10.3%1.4%
September 202526988.8%6.3%0.0%
October 202528486.3%6.7%0.0%
November 202526682.3%9.8%1.9%
December 202526176.6%14.6%2.3%
January 202625974.1%11.6%6.9%
February 202623579.6%13.2%1.7%
March 202629474.5%15.0%3.1%
April 202630787.3%8.5%1.6%
May 202633078.2%14.2%1.5%
June 202631879.2%12.6%1.3%

What drove ATL to MEM delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ATL-to-MEM delay category, accounting for 50.0% of 36,278 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline50.0%
Late aircraft29.3%
National airspace16.5%
Weather4.2%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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