Austin (AUS) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Austin (AUS) to Columbus (CMH) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 52% — a 45-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 37m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,073 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to CMH
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (48%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 10 min |
| Friday | 71% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to CMH delayed?
- 23% of AUS–CMH 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to CMH?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (48%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to CMH?
- The scheduled AUS–CMH flight time averages 2h 37m over 1,073 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are AUS to CMH flights cancelled?
- 0.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from AUS to CMH?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 805 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.