ATL (Atlanta) to BDL (Hartford) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 81%. The average delay is 61 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.ATL → BDL
ATL (Atlanta) to BDL (Hartford)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Delta Air Lines edges out Frontier Airlines on this route — 81% vs 71% on time.
Airline Comparison
Delta Air Lines leads at 81% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 71%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from ATL
83% on timeExpect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ATL has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at BDL
79% on timeWhen flights into BDL are late, the average delay is 71 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at BDL: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.