Austin (AUS) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Austin (AUS) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in June 2024 that fell to 64% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 71%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,042 mi
Best airline from AUS to MSP
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 18 min | 0.3% | 369 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 19 min | 0.6% | 2,033 |
| Southwest Airlines | 69% | 17 min | 0.0% | 738 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to MSP
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft40%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to MSP delayed?
- 22% of AUS–MSP 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to MSP?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 369 flights. 3 airlines flew AUS–MSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to MSP?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to MSP?
- The scheduled AUS–MSP flight time averages 2h 47m over 1,042 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are AUS to MSP flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from AUS to MSP?
- June 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,141 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.