Delta named Cirium’s Most On-Time North America airline in 2025

Delta Air Lines has been named the top on-time airline in North America by Cirium for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting an unwavering commitment to safety, reliability and service driven by the dedication of Delta people. 

• Delta’s 2025 performance topped all North American carriers, with 80.9% of 1.8 million flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule, per Cirium’s measurement.  

• This surpassed the nearest competitor by 1.7 percentage points on more than four times the flight volume.  

• Delta is also the only U.S. carrier in Cirium’s Top 10 Global Airlines on-time performance rankings.  

“Every day, Delta people keep safety at the forefront while remaining steadfastly focused on on-time performance,” said Delta’s E.V.P. and Chief of Operations John Laughter. “Earning top marks for North American operators for five years running is a testament to the industry-leading teamwork of Delta people and a direct result of their dedication to our customers and each other.” 

In addition to this recognition, Delta has been repeatedly honored for operational and service excellence, including awards from J.D. Power, The Points Guy, Skytrax and more, reinforcing its position as America’s most awarded airline.