Atlanta, GA → New York, NY flight delays
ATL → JFK · all airlines · 315 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
20%of the time, by +46 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
80%
Delayed 3h+
0.3%
Cancelled
0.3%
Avg when late
+46m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Thursday
delayed 9%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 31%
Which airline is most punctual on ATL → JFK?
Deltadelayed 17%
JetBluedelayed 23%
Frontierdelayed 26%
Frequently asked
How often is the Atlanta, GA to New York, NY flight delayed?
About 20% of ATL → JFK flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 46 minutes when they do, based on 315 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on ATL → JFK?
Delta, delayed 17% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly ATL → JFK?
Thursday is the most on-time (delayed 9%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 31%).
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