Austin (AUS) to Milwaukee (MKE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Austin (AUS) to Milwaukee (MKE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 288 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.79
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 40m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,032 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to MKE
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 17 min |
| Friday | 60% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft64%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to MKE delayed?
- 27% of AUS–MKE 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to MKE?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to MKE?
- The scheduled AUS–MKE flight time averages 2h 40m over 1,032 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are AUS to MKE flights cancelled?
- 0.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for AUS to MKE?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 60%.
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Based on 357 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.