Austin (AUS) to Panama City (ECP): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Austin (AUS) to Panama City (ECP) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 64% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 710 mi
Best airline from AUS to ECP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 17 min | 0.0% | 450 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 13 min | 0.2% | 516 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to ECP
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (87% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 13 min |
| Friday | 71% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to ECP delayed?
- 25% of AUS–ECP 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to ECP?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 450 flights. 2 airlines flew AUS–ECP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to ECP?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to ECP?
- The scheduled AUS–ECP flight time averages 2h 1m over 710 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are AUS to ECP flights cancelled?
- 0.1% 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 ECP?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 978 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.