Austin (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Austin (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 190 mi
Best airline from AUS to DFW
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 78% | 20 min | 3.7% | 1,510 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 28 min | 3.0% | 7,847 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 64% | 55 min | 3.8% | 526 |
| PSA Airlines | 63% | 31 min | 7.5% | 133 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to DFW
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 27 min |
| Friday | 74% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to DFW delayed?
- 25% of AUS–DFW 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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to DFW?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 1,510 flights. 4 airlines flew AUS–DFW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to DFW?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to DFW?
- The scheduled AUS–DFW flight time averages 1h 13m over 190 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are AUS to DFW flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from AUS to DFW?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,017 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.