Austin (AUS) to Santa Ana (SNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Austin (AUS) to Santa Ana (SNA) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 352 departures over the past year, roughly 7 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
- 0.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,209 mi
Best airline from AUS to SNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 13 min | 0.7% | 137 |
| Southwest Airlines | 71% | 15 min | 0.0% | 717 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from AUS to SNA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 11 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 18 min |
| Friday | 71% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft65%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from AUS to SNA delayed?
- 27% of AUS–SNA 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from AUS to SNA?
- American Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 137 flights. 2 airlines flew AUS–SNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from AUS to SNA?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from AUS to SNA?
- The scheduled AUS–SNA flight time averages 3h 11m over 1,209 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are AUS to SNA flights cancelled?
- 0.1% 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 SNA?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 20% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 74-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 867 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.