Charleston (CHS) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charleston (CHS) to Austin (AUS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 126 departures over the past year, roughly 2 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
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.35
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,055 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CHS to AUS
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 60% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 15 min |
| Friday | 76% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 4 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CHS to AUS delayed?
- 29% of CHS–AUS 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CHS to AUS?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CHS to AUS?
- The scheduled CHS–AUS flight time averages 2h 51m over 1,055 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are CHS to AUS flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for CHS to AUS?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 60%.
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Based on 270 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.