Atlanta, GA → New Orleans, LA flight delays
ATL → MSY · all airlines · 335 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
15%of the time, by +55 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
85%
Delayed 3h+
0.6%
Cancelled
0.6%
Avg when late
+55m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Friday
delayed 9%
Worst
Tuesday
delayed 32%
Which airline is most punctual on ATL → MSY?
Deltadelayed 13%
Southwestdelayed 20%
Frequently asked
How often is the Atlanta, GA to New Orleans, LA flight delayed?
About 15% of ATL → MSY flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 55 minutes when they do, based on 335 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on ATL → MSY?
Delta, delayed 13% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly ATL → MSY?
Friday is the most on-time (delayed 9%), while Tuesday is the worst (delayed 32%).
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