Austin (AUS) to Oakland (OAK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Austin (AUS) to Oakland (OAK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 359 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.98
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,497 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to OAK
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (78% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (35%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 12 min |
| Friday | 72% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 64% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft63%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to OAK delayed?
- 28% of AUS–OAK 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 OAK?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (35%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to OAK?
- The scheduled AUS–OAK flight time averages 3h 50m over 1,497 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are AUS to OAK flights cancelled?
- 0% 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 OAK?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from AUS
Other ways to fly to Oakland (OAK)
Related guides
Based on 718 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.