Austin (AUS) to Charleston (CHS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Austin (AUS) to Charleston (CHS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 126 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.35
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,055 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to CHS
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (78% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 62% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 10 min |
| Friday | 61% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 16 min |
| Sundaybest | 79% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to CHS delayed?
- 30% of AUS–CHS flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 13 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to CHS?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to CHS?
- The scheduled AUS–CHS flight time averages 2h 35m over 1,055 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are AUS to CHS flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for AUS to CHS?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 79% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 61%.
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Based on 270 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.