Austin (AUS) to Midland/Odessa (MAF): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on AUS–MAF. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but July 2026 dropped to 48% — a gap of 44 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 19m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 294 mi
Best airline from AUS to MAF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 82% | 21 min | 0.5% | 1,189 |
| Southwest Airlines | 82% | 10 min | 0.5% | 660 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to MAF
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 15 min |
| Thursdaybest | 89% | 16 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations67%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to MAF delayed?
- 18% of AUS–MAF 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to MAF?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,189 flights. 2 airlines flew AUS–MAF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to MAF?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to MAF?
- The scheduled AUS–MAF flight time averages 1h 19m over 294 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are AUS to MAF flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 MAF?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,849 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.