Austin (AUS) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on AUS–JFK. January 2025 flights landed on schedule 95% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 64% — a gap of 30 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (88% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Flights/day
- 5.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 52m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,521 mi
Best airline from AUS to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 80% | 17 min | 1.7% | 2,532 |
| American Airlines | 80% | 20 min | 3.0% | 1,546 |
| JetBlue Airways | 61% | 34 min | 2.0% | 148 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to JFK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 24 min |
| Friday | 81% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to JFK delayed?
- 21% of AUS–JFK flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to JFK?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 2,532 flights. 3 airlines flew AUS–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to JFK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 3 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 JFK?
- The scheduled AUS–JFK flight time averages 3h 52m over 1,521 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are AUS to JFK flights cancelled?
- 2.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from AUS to JFK?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,226 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.