Austin (AUS) to Memphis (MEM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Austin (AUS) to Memphis (MEM) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 90% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 64% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 559 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to MEM
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 15 min |
| Friday | 79% | 17 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations66%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to MEM delayed?
- 22% of AUS–MEM 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to MEM?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to MEM?
- The scheduled AUS–MEM flight time averages 1h 51m over 559 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are AUS to MEM flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 MEM?
- May 2025 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 451 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.