Which airline is most reliable for SGF (Springfield) to ATL (Atlanta)?

The most reliable airline on the SGF to ATL route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 81%.

How often are flights delayed from SGF to ATL?

About 17% of flights from SGF to ATL experience delays. 83% arrive on time.

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

When flights from SGF to ATL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 96 minutes.

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

With 83% of SGF to ATL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 96 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ATL is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

SGF → ATL

SGF (Springfield) to ATL (Atlanta)

SGF (Springfield) to ATL (Atlanta) flights arrive on time 83% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 81%. The average delay is 96 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 83% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — SkyWest Airlines leads slightly at 81% vs Endeavor Air at 79%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 81% on time; Endeavor Air trails at 79%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SGF

78% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SGF has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~24 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ATL

80% on time

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

If connecting at ATL: TSA is ~12 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.