New Orleans, LA → Atlanta, GA flight delays
MSY → ATL · all airlines · 335 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
14%of the time, by +78 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
86%
Delayed 3h+
0.9%
Cancelled
0.6%
Avg when late
+78m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Friday
delayed 2%
Worst
Tuesday
delayed 24%
Which airline is most punctual on MSY → ATL?
Deltadelayed 10%
Southwestdelayed 17%
Frequently asked
How often is the New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA flight delayed?
About 14% of MSY → ATL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 78 minutes when they do, based on 335 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on MSY → ATL?
Delta, delayed 10% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly MSY → ATL?
Friday is the most on-time (delayed 2%), while Tuesday is the worst (delayed 24%).
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