Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin (AUS) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%. SkyWest Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 13
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 190 mi
Best airline from DFW to AUS
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 16 min | 2.3% | 527 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 12 min | 3.7% | 1,508 |
| PSA Airlines | 70% | 23 min | 6.8% | 133 |
| American Airlines | 68% | 26 min | 2.9% | 7,852 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DFW to AUS
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 77% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 23 min |
| Friday | 68% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 28 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DFW to AUS delayed?
- 30% of DFW–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from DFW to AUS?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 527 flights. 4 airlines flew DFW–AUS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DFW to AUS?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DFW to AUS?
- The scheduled DFW–AUS flight time averages 1h 8m over 190 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are DFW to AUS flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from DFW to AUS?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 84%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,020 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.