No delays reported for DL 1396 (LIT → ATL) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 91.2% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 2h 8m. 1.1% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at LIT, ATL.
Looks on time
Next leg LIT → ATL, scheduled 6:47 AM local time. No delays at LIT right now, and it usually runs on time.
Cancellation risk: Low 1.1% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Delta for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| LIT → ATL Little Rock, AR to Atlanta, GA | 6:47 AM → 9:16 AM | 91% |
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How reliable is DL 1396?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 91.2% |
| Average delay when late | 128 min |
| Cancelled | 1.1% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 1396
DL 1396 was most reliable on Thursdays (100% on time) and least reliable on Fridays (77%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Delta to the Department of Transportation.
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is DL 1396 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at LIT, ATL. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 1396 usually on time?
DL 1396 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 91.2% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 128 minutes when late.
How often is DL 1396 cancelled?
1.1% of DL 1396 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.