Which airline is most reliable for ATL (Atlanta) to OKC (Oklahoma City)?

The most reliable airline on the ATL to OKC route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from ATL to OKC?

About 19% of flights from ATL to OKC experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on ATL to OKC flights?

When flights from ATL to OKC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 59 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a ATL to OKC flight?

With 81% of ATL to OKC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 59 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at OKC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ATL → OKC

ATL (Atlanta) to OKC (Oklahoma City)

ATL (Atlanta) to OKC (Oklahoma City) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 88% on time vs Frontier Airlines at 59%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 88% on time; Frontier Airlines trails at 59%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ATL

80% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ATL has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at OKC

80% on time

When flights into OKC are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at OKC: TSA is ~24 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.