Delta Air Lines
In July 2026 Delta Air Lines operated 105,783 flights on US routes, carried 15.8 million passengers on them and 48,726 tonnes of cargo, according to the US BTS. Year to date: 684,859 flights operated (Jan–Jul 2026), up 0.6% on a year earlier.
- Flights operated105,783▼ 1.1%vs July 2025
- Passengers15,758,080▼ 0.1%vs July 2025
- Tonnes of cargo48,726▲ 20.1%vs July 2025
- Environment339,725,823▼ 0.9%vs June 2025jet fuel, US gallons
Flights operated over time
The most recent periods19 periods
| Period | Flights operated 2025 | Flights operated 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87,742 | 89,787 | ▲ 2.3% |
| February | 83,273 | 84,372 | ▲ 1.3% |
| March | 98,647 | 98,264 | ▼ 0.4% |
| April | 97,550 | 99,936 | ▲ 2.4% |
| May | 102,968 | 104,195 | ▲ 1.2% |
| June | 103,330 | 102,522 | ▼ 0.8% |
| July | 106,941 | 105,783 | ▼ 1.1% |
| August | 103,060 | – | – |
| September | 97,006 | – | – |
| October | 102,043 | – | in progress |
| November | 94,138 | – | – |
| December | 96,145 | – | – |
| Year to date (Jan–Jul) | 680,451 | 684,859 | ▲ 0.6% |
according to the US BTS
Flights operated over time
160 August 2026
according to Brazil's ANAC
Departures per day · counted by us
The most recent periods24 periods
| Period | Flights counted | 7-day total |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1 | 7 |
Passengers over time
The most recent periods19 periods
| Period | Passengers 2025 | Passengers 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11,961,431 | 12,061,663 | ▲ 0.8% |
| February | 11,513,876 | 11,701,707 | ▲ 1.6% |
| March | 14,123,969 | 14,045,112 | ▼ 0.6% |
| April | 13,927,164 | 13,868,091 | ▼ 0.4% |
| May | 14,909,425 | 14,997,331 | ▲ 0.6% |
| June | 15,252,903 | 15,236,836 | ▼ 0.1% |
| July | 15,770,847 | 15,758,080 | ▼ 0.1% |
| August | 14,970,025 | – | – |
| September | 13,547,196 | – | – |
| October | 14,396,236 | – | in progress |
| November | 12,545,523 | – | – |
| December | 13,350,911 | – | – |
| Year to date (Jan–Jul) | 97,459,615 | 97,668,820 | ▲ 0.2% |
according to the US BTS
Passengers over time
40,446 August 2026
according to Brazil's ANAC
Tonnes of cargo over time
The most recent periods19 periods
| Period | Tonnes of cargo 2025 | Tonnes of cargo 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34,534 | 35,015 | ▲ 1.4% |
| February | 36,168 | 40,010 | ▲ 10.6% |
| March | 41,448 | 46,925 | ▲ 13.2% |
| April | 37,985 | 47,656 | ▲ 25.5% |
| May | 38,980 | 48,714 | ▲ 25.0% |
| June | 37,440 | 47,493 | ▲ 26.9% |
| July | 40,559 | 48,726 | ▲ 20.1% |
| August | 40,533 | – | – |
| September | 39,449 | – | – |
| October | 44,235 | – | in progress |
| November | 42,517 | – | – |
| December | 43,952 | – | – |
| Year to date (Jan–Jul) | 267,113 | 314,539 | ▲ 17.8% |
according to the US BTS
Tonnes of cargo over time
934 August 2026
according to Brazil's ANAC
On-time departures over time
The most recent periods18 periods
| Period | On-time departures 2025 | On-time departures 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.3% | 76.7% | ▲ 4.6% |
| February | 81.2% | 83.3% | ▲ 2.5% |
| March | 76.4% | 79.4% | ▲ 3.9% |
| April | 78.8% | 90.9% | ▲ 15.4% |
| May | 74.3% | – | – |
| June | 64.2% | 52.6% | ▼ 18.0% |
| July | 72.0% | 44.4% | ▼ 38.2% |
| August | 86.5% | – | – |
| September | 80.1% | – | – |
| October | 89.0% | – | in progress |
| November | 83.4% | – | – |
| December | 73.3% | – | – |
according to Brazil's ANAC
Cancelled flights over time
The most recent periods18 periods
| Period | Cancelled flights 2025 | Cancelled flights 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 10 | ▲ 42.9% |
| February | 6 | 13 | ▲ 116.7% |
| March | 4 | 5 | ▲ 25.0% |
| April | 2 | 1 | ▼ 50.0% |
| May | 4 | – | – |
| June | 2 | 0 | ▼ 100.0% |
| July | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| August | 5 | – | – |
| September | 6 | – | – |
| October | 2 | – | in progress |
| November | 1 | – | – |
| December | 8 | – | – |
according to Brazil's ANAC
Cancelled flights over time
35 September 2026
according to Avionio
Scheduled flights over time
The most recent periods18 periods
| Period | Scheduled flights 2025 | Scheduled flights 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 333 | 310 | ▼ 6.9% |
| February | 304 | 282 | ▼ 7.2% |
| March | 326 | 281 | ▼ 13.8% |
| April | 214 | 12 | ▼ 94.4% |
| May | 222 | – | – |
| June | 214 | 38 | ▼ 82.2% |
| July | 222 | 10 | ▼ 95.5% |
| August | 220 | – | – |
| September | 202 | – | – |
| October | 202 | – | in progress |
| November | 206 | – | – |
| December | 251 | – | – |
according to Brazil's ANAC
Scheduled flights over time
1,391 September 2026
according to Avionio
Seats offered over time
The most recent periods19 periods
| Period | Seats offered 2025 | Seats offered 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15,018,649 | 15,279,328 | ▲ 1.7% |
| February | 14,254,955 | 14,331,412 | ▲ 0.5% |
| March | 16,868,400 | 16,695,504 | ▼ 1.0% |
| April | 16,764,285 | 17,017,808 | ▲ 1.5% |
| May | 17,639,128 | 17,732,820 | ▲ 0.5% |
| June | 17,693,772 | 17,431,341 | ▼ 1.5% |
| July | 18,264,252 | 18,003,803 | ▼ 1.4% |
| August | 17,605,415 | – | – |
| September | 16,552,693 | – | – |
| October | 17,308,283 | – | in progress |
| November | 15,922,475 | – | – |
| December | 16,315,938 | – | – |
| Year to date (Jan–Jul) | 116,503,441 | 116,492,016 | 0.0% |
according to the US BTS
Seats offered over time
43,468 August 2026
according to Brazil's ANAC
Load factor (computed)
Passengers ÷ seats offered, both as reported by the US BTS for the same months. Computed by us; the two source series are shown on this page.
The most recent periods19 periods
| Period | Load factor 2025 | Load factor 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.6% | 78.9% | ▼ 0.9% |
| February | 80.8% | 81.7% | ▲ 1.1% |
| March | 83.7% | 84.1% | ▲ 0.5% |
| April | 83.1% | 81.5% | ▼ 1.9% |
| May | 84.5% | 84.6% | ▲ 0.1% |
| June | 86.2% | 87.4% | ▲ 1.4% |
| July | 86.3% | 87.5% | ▲ 1.4% |
| August | 85.0% | – | – |
| September | 81.8% | – | – |
| October | 83.2% | – | in progress |
| November | 78.8% | – | – |
| December | 81.8% | – | – |
| Year-to-date average (Jan–Jul) | 83.5% | 83.7% | ▲ 0.2% |
Seasonality · flights operated by month
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86,918 | 82,834 | 96,237 | 95,829 | 101,108 | 102,086 | 99,727 | 102,985 | 96,596 | 99,896 | 92,946 | 96,717 |
| 2025 | 87,742 | 83,273 | 98,647 | 97,550 | 102,968 | 103,330 | 106,941 | 103,060 | 97,006 | 102,043 | 94,138 | 96,145 |
| 2026 | 89,787 | 84,372 | 98,264 | 99,936 | 104,195 | 102,522 | 105,783 |
Flight numbers and routes
Busiest flight numbers
| Flight | Route | On time | Departures counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL1063 | MDW–ATL2 legs | 87.3% | 1,316 |
| DL1213 | MCO–ATL2 legs | 85.5% | 1,316 |
| DL1227 | TPA–ATL2 legs | 85.8% | 1,316 |
| DL1281 | EYW–ATL2 legs | 86.3% | 1,316 |
| DL1332 | ATL–MIA2 legs | 76.9% | 1,316 |
| DL1337 | MCO–RDU2 legs | 89.4% | 1,316 |
| DL1384 | BUF–ATL2 legs | 82.9% | 1,316 |
| DL1509 | HOU–ATL2 legs | 88.0% | 1,316 |
Busiest routes
| Route | Flight numbers | Departures counted |
|---|---|---|
| ATL–MCOHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · Orlando International Airport | 31 | 19,599 |
| ATL–LGAHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · LaGuardia Airport | 30 | 17,456 |
| ATL–TPAHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · Tampa International Airport | 33 | 15,815 |
| ATL–FLLHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | 49 | 15,302 |
| ATL–DCAHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | 29 | 13,800 |
| ATL–JAXHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · Jacksonville International Airport | 25 | 13,754 |
| ATL–LAXHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · Los Angeles International Airport | 32 | 13,754 |
| ATL–DJTHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · President Donald J. Trump International Airport | 18 | 13,202 |
Counted from the 2,851 flight numbers we publish under this airline's code, October 2024 to October 2026, according to Avionio, Brazil's ANAC, Airport Authority Hong Kong, the US BTS. This is not the airline's full network, and where the source is an airport departures board a number can be a codeshare operated by another airline.
Flight timing & delays
Historical departures, grouped by the scheduled local time at the departure airport. These are recorded outcomes, not a forecast for your flight.
Times are local to each departure airport. Results combine the routes in this source’s coverage; a different mix of routes can change the averages.
Source: the US BTS · Oct 12, 2024 → Jul 31, 2026
Departure hour
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| Departure hour | On-time departures | Average departure delay | With departure time | Recorded flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 83.1% | 6.7 min | 3,463 | 3,496 |
| 01:00 | 81.5% | 13.6 min | 1,012 | 1,028 |
| 02:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 03:00 | Fewer than 200 measured departures | — | 31 | 34 |
| 04:00 | No observations | — | — | — |
| 05:00 | 93.4% | 3.5 min | 47,405 | 48,073 |
| 06:00 | 92.8% | 3.6 min | 123,769 | 125,523 |
| 07:00 | 91.1% | 4.1 min | 159,610 | 161,964 |
| 08:00 | 89.6% | 4.5 min | 115,670 | 117,116 |
| 09:00 | 87.6% | 4.9 min | 96,713 | 97,899 |
| 10:00 | 86.0% | 6.4 min | 101,296 | 102,669 |
| 11:00 | 84.1% | 8.1 min | 135,282 | 136,884 |
| 12:00 | 82.6% | 9.6 min | 110,148 | 111,349 |
| 13:00 | 81.3% | 10.7 min | 103,217 | 104,276 |
| 14:00 | 79.1% | 12.9 min | 94,902 | 95,990 |
| 15:00 | 76.9% | 14.5 min | 120,371 | 121,827 |
| 16:00 | 75.6% | 15.5 min | 87,375 | 88,478 |
| 17:00 | 76.0% | 16.0 min | 113,506 | 115,020 |
| 18:00 | 73.2% | 18.4 min | 104,709 | 106,135 |
| 19:00 | 70.9% | 20.4 min | 96,665 | 98,440 |
| 20:00 | 72.0% | 18.2 min | 64,784 | 65,792 |
| 21:00 | 76.5% | 14.5 min | 63,252 | 64,195 |
| 22:00 | 79.3% | 12.8 min | 59,046 | 59,909 |
| 23:00 | 79.8% | 11.1 min | 24,843 | 25,168 |
Day of week
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| Day of week | On-time departures | Average departure delay | With departure time | Recorded flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80.3% | 12.1 min | 271,378 | 275,766 |
| Tuesday | 85.0% | 7.8 min | 258,639 | 260,856 |
| Wednesday | 85.5% | 7.0 min | 259,589 | 260,967 |
| Thursday | 82.3% | 10.2 min | 270,355 | 271,877 |
| Friday | 81.4% | 11.6 min | 269,621 | 273,599 |
| Saturday | 82.1% | 10.7 min | 232,210 | 236,732 |
| Sunday | 77.9% | 14.5 min | 265,277 | 271,468 |
Month of year
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| Month of year | On-time departures | Average departure delay | With departure time | Recorded flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.2% | 11.8 min | 150,246 | 155,504 |
| Feb | 82.5% | 9.7 min | 143,818 | 145,533 |
| Mar | 81.7% | 11.1 min | 167,869 | 171,377 |
| Apr | 85.3% | 7.1 min | 170,143 | 171,303 |
| May | 81.6% | 10.5 min | 180,547 | 181,886 |
| Jun | 78.6% | 14.2 min | 178,789 | 181,369 |
| Jul | 75.5% | 17.6 min | 184,625 | 188,206 |
| Aug | 83.2% | 9.6 min | 89,626 | 90,313 |
| Sep | 88.2% | 4.6 min | 84,790 | 84,875 |
| Oct | 87.3% | 5.6 min | 145,765 | 146,177 |
| Nov | 86.6% | 6.2 min | 164,837 | 166,300 |
| Dec | 78.1% | 14.2 min | 166,014 | 168,422 |
Delay and on-time rates need at least 200 measured departures per bucket. Smaller samples remain visible in the flight-count chart. An empty slot means no observations, not zero flights.
Recorded outcomes
- On time 81.0% 1,499,018
- Delayed >15 min 17.7% 328,051
- Cancelled 1.3% 24,196
- Missing departure time 0.0% 0
All recorded flights with a known scheduled local time, counted once. Missing actual times are shown separately.
On time means departing no more than 15 minutes after schedule. Cancelled flights and flights missing departure times are excluded from the on-time rate and average delay.
Environment
Jet fuel consumed
Every gallon the airline reports to the US Department of Transportation (airline fuel cost and consumption report) — all scheduled and charter flights, domestic and international.In June 2026, Delta Air Lines consumed 339,725,823 US gallons of fuel (201,635,913 on domestic and 138,089,910 on international flights), according to the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics — about 3,312,327 tonnes of CO₂.
The most recent periods18 periods
| Period | US gallons of fuel 2025 | US gallons of fuel 2026 | Change vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 289,530,221 | 292,515,796 | ▲ 1.0% |
| February | 273,176,696 | 265,657,003 | ▼ 2.8% |
| March | 303,376,084 | 317,021,386 | ▲ 4.5% |
| April | 313,851,735 | 318,485,853 | ▲ 1.5% |
| May | 334,321,702 | 338,848,164 | ▲ 1.4% |
| June | 342,696,391 | 339,725,823 | ▼ 0.9% |
| July | 355,398,552 | – | – |
| August | 343,228,897 | – | – |
| September | 316,956,695 | – | – |
| October | 324,362,933 | – | in progress |
| November | 289,265,043 | – | – |
| December | 314,276,057 | – | – |
| Year to date (Jan–Jun) | 1,856,952,829 | 1,872,254,025 | ▲ 0.8% |
CO₂ is self-computed: gallons × 9.75 kg, the EPA emission factor for kerosene-type jet fuel. The fuel figure itself is as reported.
US BTS — Airline fuel cost and consumption