No delays reported for DL 997 (ATL → LGA) as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 60.8% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 2h 9m. 9.8% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at ATL, LGA.
High cancellation risk
Not seen in the air yet, 105 min after its scheduled 5:00 PM departure from ATL. It may be delayed, out of receiver range, or not flying today. Line up a backup option.
9.8% 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. Live position: adsb.lol (open data, ODbL).
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
|---|---|---|
| ATL → LGA Atlanta, GA to New York, NY | 5:00 PM → 7:20 PM | 61% |
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How reliable is DL 997?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 60.8% |
| Average delay when late | 129 min |
| Cancelled | 9.8% |
| Diverted | 4.3% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 997
DL 997 was most reliable on Saturdays (90% on time) and least reliable on Thursdays (45%).
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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 997 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at ATL, LGA. Checked 6:45 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 997 usually on time?
DL 997 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 60.8% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 129 minutes when late.
How often is DL 997 cancelled?
9.8% of DL 997 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.