El Paso (ELP) to Austin (AUS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
El Paso (ELP) to Austin (AUS) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2026, 97% of arrivals were on time; in June 2026 that fell to 57% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (93% vs 66%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 528 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ELP to AUS
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (44%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 11 min |
| Friday | 81% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft66%
- Airline operations19%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ELP to AUS delayed?
- 17% of ELP–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 10 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ELP to AUS?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (44%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ELP to AUS?
- The scheduled ELP–AUS flight time averages 1h 33m over 528 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are ELP to AUS flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 ELP to AUS?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,128 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.