Austin (AUS) to New Orleans (MSY): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on AUS–MSY. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 88% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 66% — a gap of 22 points. Across the full period the route averages 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (91% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 5.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 445 mi
Best airline from AUS to MSY
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 13 min | 0.9% | 111 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 78% | 17 min | 0.4% | 713 |
| Southwest Airlines | 77% | 13 min | 0.7% | 2,838 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to MSY
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to MSY delayed?
- 23% of AUS–MSY 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to MSY?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 111 flights. 3 airlines flew AUS–MSY frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to MSY?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (98% 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 MSY?
- The scheduled AUS–MSY flight time averages 1h 25m over 445 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are AUS to MSY flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 MSY?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,670 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.