Which airline is most reliable for LAX (Los Angeles) to ATL (Atlanta)?

The most reliable airline on the LAX to ATL route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 80%.

How often are flights delayed from LAX to ATL?

About 23% of flights from LAX to ATL experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LAX to ATL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 37 minutes.

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LAX (Los Angeles) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 80%. The average delay is 37 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Delta Air Lines edges out JetBlue Airways on this route — 80% vs 75% on time.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 80% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 75%.

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