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

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

86.8% of 2,044 official scheduled LEX-to-ATL flights arrived on time; 7.3% 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
86.8%arrived on time
7.3%30+ min late
1.8%cancelled
2,044scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-7.7 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LEX to ATL?

Among qualifying LEX-to-ATL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 89.6% of 662 flights. Evening was lowest at 82.4% across 443 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning66289.6%5.7%2.0%
Late morning31888.4%5.7%1.9%
Afternoon62186.3%8.7%1.1%
Evening44382.4%9.0%2.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for LEX to ATL?

Among qualifying LEX-to-ATL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 92.2% of 282 flights. Sunday was lowest at 81.3% across 300 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday31281.7%11.9%1.9%
Tuesday28986.9%7.6%0.7%
Wednesday28292.2%4.6%0.0%
Thursday30790.6%5.5%0.7%
Friday30688.6%8.2%0.3%
Saturday24887.1%5.6%4.4%
Sunday30081.3%7.3%5.0%

Which airline was most reliable for LEX to ATL?

Only Delta Air Lines met the LEX-to-ATL airline threshold: 86.8% of 2,044 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines2,04486.8%7.3%1.8%

Which month was most reliable for LEX to ATL?

Among qualifying LEX-to-ATL month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 96.4% of 192 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 73.6% across 106 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202519184.3%7.3%0.5%
August 202519389.6%8.8%0.0%
September 202519296.4%1.0%0.0%
October 202520091.5%6.0%0.0%
November 202518483.2%8.7%3.8%
December 202510673.6%15.1%4.7%
January 202614281.0%5.6%7.0%
February 202613686.8%8.8%0.0%
March 202612587.2%6.4%2.4%
April 202616889.9%6.0%1.8%
May 202621085.2%8.6%2.4%
June 202619786.3%8.6%1.5%

What drove LEX to ATL delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded LEX-to-ATL delay category, accounting for 46.3% of 16,953 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline46.3%
Late aircraft34.2%
National airspace9.9%
Weather9.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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