Columbus (CMH) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Columbus (CMH) to Austin (AUS) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 100% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 65% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,073 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CMH to AUS
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 11 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 12 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CMH to AUS delayed?
- 18% of CMH–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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CMH to AUS?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CMH to AUS?
- The scheduled CMH–AUS flight time averages 2h 58m over 1,073 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are CMH to AUS 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 CMH to AUS?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 805 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.